scholarly journals Reviewing Political Science on a Local School Board

1991 ◽  
Vol 24 (02) ◽  
pp. 223-225
Author(s):  
Gerald M. Pomper
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
School Board ◽  
Local School

Practicing Political Science on a Local School Board

PS ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald M. Pomper
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
School Board ◽  
Local School

Creating an Electronic Student Teaching Portfolio

2011 ◽  
pp. 510-516
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Shaw ◽  
Susan Slick
Keyword(s):  
Educational Reform ◽  
School Board ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Teacher Assessment ◽  
Local School ◽  
Teaching Portfolio ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Teacher Portfolios ◽  
Over Time

Over time, student and teacher portfolios have taken several forms for a variety of purposes. Initially, portfolios were created in many educational settings to document learning. Portfolios were used as one means of assessment in course work or for senior graduation exhibitions. As calls for educational reform continued to be heard in forums ranging from local school board offices to the Oval Office, teacher accountability has become an issue of paramount importance. Parents and politicians alike want assurance that the most competent teachers are providing quality educational experiences for students. Thus, teacher assessment has become a “hot” political topic throughout our country.

Leadership

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 72-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua P. Starr
Keyword(s):  
School Board ◽  
School Governance ◽  
Board Members ◽  
School Board Members ◽  
Local School

Changing how we select school board members and how we approve district budgets could address long-standing challenges of local school governance.

Simulation Game: Planning a Gifted Center

1986 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 26-27
Author(s):  
Dona P. Key
Keyword(s):  
School Board ◽  
Simulation Game ◽  
Local School ◽  
Student Input

Since our local school board had recently voted to give our program its own building, the idea of student input on what they want a gifted center to encompass had real appeal. The seed was sown.

“The Research Says”: Definitions and Uses of a Key Policy Term in Federal Law and Local School Board Deliberations

2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Asen ◽  
Deb Gurke ◽  
Ryan Solomon ◽  
Pamela Conners ◽  
Elsa Gumm
Keyword(s):  
School Board ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Local School ◽  
Key Policy

scholarly journals The Editor’s Note

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Joan Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
School Board ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Board Members ◽  
School Board Members ◽  
Local School ◽  
News Sources ◽  
Speaking Out ◽  
State Representatives

In the wake of the recent election, countless Americans have become determined to play a more active role in political life. For those interested in speaking out on issues related to public education, key strategies include identifying credible news sources, finding allies, reaching out to state representatives and local school board members, and holding officials accountable for their decisions.

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