Apr 6, 2008

Homework Wars

How often should homework be assigned?

It should be assigned nightly.
Frequently, students can't possible learn everything at school.
Infrequently, but only for major projects.
Almost never. Evenings are for family and activities.
Don't know.

Results of Homework Wars poll

Jan 7, 2008

Classroom Politics

Will you use the Presidential debates, advertisements and political articles as a learning tool in your classroom this year?

Yes
No
Undecided

Results of Classroom Politics poll

Nov 16, 2007

Public School Education

How satisfied are you with the quality of K-12 education U.S. public school students receive today?

Completely Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Completely Dissatisfied

Results of Public School Education poll

Oct 17, 2007

School Contraceptive Services?

Should the Portland City Schools be allowed to prescribe birth control to middle school students (ages 11-13) without parental consent?

Yes.
No.

Results of School Contraceptive Services? poll

Sep 28, 2007

Cooperative Learning

What is your opinion of cooperative learning (group) activities in the classroom?

They should frequently be used for both learning and assessment.
They are great for learning but not assessment.
They are difficult for to manage, so students abuse their time.
They are unfair because students rarely contribute equally.

Results of Cooperative Learning poll

Sep 6, 2007

Public School Challenges

What is the biggest problem with American Education?

Low expectations.
Curriculum that doesn't pertain to the "real world."
Overcrowded classrooms.
Lack of parent involvement or support.
Too many unqualified teachers.

Results of Public School Challenges poll

Aug 4, 2007

In School Vs. Homeschool

What is your opinion of homeschooling?

It should be illegal.
Bad idea! Most homeschoolers are unprepared for life.
It works for a small minority of families.
The individual attention is ideal for most students.

Results of In School Vs. Homeschool poll

Jul 1, 2007

Color Blind Enrollment

Was the Supreme Court's recent decision to disallow race as a factor in public school enrollment a good one?

Yes. Enrollment decisions should be entirely color blind.
No. Sometimes race quotas protect students from discrimination.
I'm not sure. I can see arguments for both sides.

Results of Color Blind Enrollment poll

Jun 1, 2007

Vouchers

Are you in favor of vouchers in the public schools?

Yes, but only so that students can attend another public school.
Yes, students should be able to attend any accredited school.
No, vouchers will hurt the public school system.
I'm don't know enough about this topic.

Results of Vouchers poll

May 2, 2007

Math Wars?

Are you satisfied with the mathematics curriculum offered in your local schools?

Yes, absolutely.
No, the math offered is too "fuzzy."
No, the math is too traditional. Students need innovation!
I don' t know.

Results of Math Wars? poll

Apr 5, 2007

School Choice

Do you support the idea of charter schools in your state?

Yes
No
I don't know enough about charter schools to know for sure.

Results of School Choice poll

Mar 11, 2007

Differentiating Instruction

Students come to us with different strengths and weaknesses and backgrounds. In general, what is the best way to accomodate students of very different levels?

Cooperative Groups
Pull-out Classes
Ability Grouping
Independent Study for Higher End Students
Forget it... There is no way to accomodate everyone!

Results of Differentiating Instruction poll

Nov 13, 2006

Student Learning Styles

Do you assess your student's learning styles?

Yes
No
I need some resources to help me with that!

Results of Student Learning Styles poll

Oct 29, 2006

Resources for Teachers

What kind of lessons would you like to see on the curricula/lessons page?

Math
Reading
Social Studies
Science
Writing

Results of Resources for Teachers poll

Oct 20, 2006

Parent Teacher Conferences

Do you admit to having some anxiety toward Parent-Teacher Conferences?

Every time!
Yes, but planning ahead helps tremendously.
Once in a while there are conferences that haunt my dreams.
I don't ever get anxious about conferences- I love them!

Results of Parent Teacher Conferences poll