Topic: Education Issues
US teachers more interested in reform than money
AP News
Survey: American teachers more interested in school reform and student achievement than raisesU.S. teachers are more interested in school reform and student achievement than their paychecks, according to a massive new survey. The survey of 40,090 K-12 teachers — including 15,038 by telephone — was likely the largest national ...
Physically fit students do better academically too: study
Reuters Life! Online Report
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting students to exercise more might not just address obesity issues but also improve their grades with a U.S. study finding physically fit students tend to score higher in tests than their less fit peers. Test scores dropped more than one point for each extra ...
Physical, academic fitness tied at the hip: study
Reuters US Online Report Health News
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, hint findings from a new study. Test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took middle and high school students to complete a 1-mile run/walk fitness ...
Education and economics
Las Vegas Sun
ObamaÕs pitch to governors is correct: U.S. needs to improve its schools In a meeting Monday with governors, President Barack Obama called for strengthening the nationÕs school system. He outlined several sound ideas to improve education, including raising standards and better supporting teachers. America, he said, had to do ...
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