May 2011 monthly archives
Should we turn our SCHOOLS into PRISONS… read on!
May 26,2011 | Posted in State Education Budgets by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanI recently read an article about how a Michigan School Superintendent is pleading the Governor to make his school a prison. I never realized how much money we funnel into the prison system vs. the funds we allocate per student in…
Focusing troubles this time of year?
May 19,2011 | Posted in Focus by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanThis time of year it’s especially difficult to keep kids focused in the classroom. By mid May most students have checked out and many teachers are holding their own personal countdowns to summer. Homework time is just so hard for…
Running + Education = Empowerment
May 17,2011 | Posted in Running by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanToday’s academic resource is not one of my typical educational suggestions or products, but a great program that combines two of my passions – education and running! Anyone who knows me knows how committed I am to both endeavors.
Today’s…
Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
May 11,2011 | Posted in Kindergarten by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanThis is the time of year when many parents start to ponder this very question. Even if your child turns five prior to your state’s cut-off date, you may be still be wondering if they are ready. Kindergarten is much…
Great Reads for High School Students
May 09,2011 | Posted in Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanKick back relax and grab one of these great books!
Friday Night Lights by Bissinger
Marely & Me: Life & Love with the World’s Worst Dog by Grogan
Twilight by Meyer
I am Legend by Matheson
My Sister’s Keeper by…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Good Book!
May 03,2011 | Posted in Reading, Uncategorized by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanCheck out these great selections for children in kindergarten through 5th grade!
Cinco de Mayo by Mary Dodson-Wade
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Joanne Mattern
Celebrate Cinch de Mayo: with fiestas, music and dance by Carolyn Otto
Cinco de Mayo…
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