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Direct linkLyman, Kate – Rethinking Schools, 2011
It all started when the author's daughter, also a Madison teacher, called her. "We need to call people to the rally at the Capitol." That Sunday rally in Capitol Square was just the first step in the massive protests against Governor Scott Walker's infamous "budget repair bill." The Madison teachers' union declared a "work…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Boards of Education, Board of Education Policy, Unions
Weiss, Dale – Rethinking Schools, 2011
As a teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for the past 16 years, this author has grown used to dismal budget cut news arriving each February. Although cuts are always frustrating and their results burdensome, his school has been able to "hang on" reasonably well. This year, however, the budget cuts were extreme. The school's…
Descriptors: Class Size, Grade 3, Budgeting, Educational Finance
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Download full textJefferies, Stephen; Mathias, Kirk – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2007
The authors of this article discuss wellness policies in relation to nutrition education. The article describes some of the most interesting national initiatives for engaging students in nutrition education and encouraging healthy eating. For example, programs such as the Vermont FEED program and the Burlington School Food Project involve students…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Wellness, Nutrition Instruction, Federal Legislation
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The dance education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave five essential characteristics of literate individuals throughout: application of the basics, ability to…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Dance Education
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The health education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave four essential characteristics of health-literate individuals throughout: critical thinking and problem…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comprehensive School Health Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Quality
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The physical education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave five essential characteristics of literate individuals throughout: application of the basics, ability to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comprehensive School Health Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Quality
