by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | May 26, 2011 | State Education Budgets
I 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 the school system. Listen to these...
by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | May 19, 2011 | Focus
This 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 kids this time of year. Parents often...
by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | May 17, 2011 | Running
Today’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 recommendation – Girls...
by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | May 11, 2011 | Tutoring
This 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 more rigorous than it was when I was in school. In...
by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | May 9, 2011 | Academic Subjects
Kick 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 Picoult Kite Runner by Hosseini The...
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