Curriculum Issues

American education is losing momentum to other countries. How can this declining situation be fixed?

Jun 13, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

Rigor and Relevance is the latest buzz phrase in education. It makes a great banner but how is it playing in real life? Michigan knows.

Jun 13, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Nations that surpass the U.S. in science teach students by a different method. They don't teach out of a book -- the method is hands-on.

Feb 24, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

With No Child Left Behind mandates, each state sets levels of proficiency. Some are high and some are very low. Where does your state fall?

Oct 14, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

How many students are actually prepared to do college work? The ACT Inc. president says only 34 percent have the skills to be successful.

Sep 20, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Students are not doing better in math even after taking advanced classes in high school. Learn how it is possible to need remediation after taking advanced classes.

Aug 5, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

A new federal study gives us a surprising answer. Find out what the results were after a major two-year study using computer software for reading and math.

Apr 21, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

What would happen if students in your high school could exchange rigorous graduation requirements preparing them for college for career paths in high school?

Apr 19, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The Chinese economy is becoming one of the strongest forces on the planet. Successful businessmen of the future will need to be fluent in Chinese.

Apr 2, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The College Board is beginning to question whether all AP classes have enough rigor. Scores are dropping. Teachers of the classes are being subjected to audits.

Mar 29, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Technical colleges, community colleges, junior colleges. Whatever they are labeled, the graduating students are in demand now more than ever before.

Mar 20, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

It was my privilege to accompany a family member through the citizenship process this month. It is an amazing and emotional experience.

Feb 28, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

What makes one science lab better than another? One Boston school thinks labs should be a primary learning tool and not a secondary amenity.

Feb 26, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

High schools traditionally offer construction, auto mechanics, and graphic design as alternative classes. But, teaching students to make films?

Feb 20, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky writes about teachers going on field trips.

Jan 30, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

It is a fact that boys struggle more academically than girls. Educational statistics support this statement. The mystery is why this is happening.

Dec 19, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

Some high schools have a 40% and even 50% drop out rate. Find out what students give as the reasons for quitting school.

Nov 4, 2006 - Barbara Pytel