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TLI: Parents and Sports Sectionals – Oh, Behave Now!

11.01.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the importance of appropriate behavior and setting a positive example for the athletes and fans.

TLI: The Republican Party-Romney Campaign Positions on K-12 Education

10.05.12 | Cecil Van Houten

In the second of a two-part series, Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the positions of the Republican Party and Mitt Romney’s campaign regarding K-12 education including incentives, pay raises, reallocation of funds, budget cuts and other issues facing ...

TLI: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand Regarding Education Issues?

09.27.12 | Cecil Van Houten

In a two-part series, Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the positions regarding K-12 education being put forth by the Presidential candidates. In the first part, the policies and proposals of President Obama are discussed. Next week’s segment will ...

TLI: The Aftermath of the Chicago Teacher's Strike

09.20.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the implications of the recently-ended Chicago teacher's strike; the impact on children's education, the question of who's going to pay for the 17% raise the teachers received, school closings and future layoffs. ...

TLI: The Changing Role of Substitute Teachers

09.06.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the changing roles and responsibilities of substitute teachers, including the recent direction some schools are taking to not hire them and approach the situation with other resources. Learn more: www.te...

TLI: Back to School Tips

08.30.12 | Cecil Van Houten

With schools starting in the next few days, Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching & Learning Institute and Cecil talk about back-to-school topics including supplies and clothing, school breakfast and lunches and parental involvement.

TLI: Everything's Bigger in Texas - But Really?

08.23.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute and Cecil discuss the new $60 million football stadium in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Allen. While this was a voter-approved bond measure, what are the pros and cons of investing so much in a facility for sports while teachers are being laid ...

TLI: Court Rules Cheerleading is Not a Sport

08.16.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Although participation requires a great deal of athletic skill and agility, a court ruling has struck down the contention that cheerleading is a ‘sport’ like football or volleyball in public schools. The ruling goes back to a 1972 regulation that schools must offer equal participation in ...

TLI: Dress Codes Aren't Just For Students Anymore

08.09.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dress codes used to be aimed at school students but increasingly today they are directed at teachers as well. Many school districts are tightening up what is allowable as younger teachers, to whom tattoos, piercings and very casual clothing are not considered unprofessional. What is professional? ...

TLI: NY Governor Vetoes Education Bill

08.02.12 | Cecil Van Houten

Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute and Cecil discuss Governor Cuomo's veto this week of a bill passed by the state Senate and Assembly that would have required local school districts to provide for special-needs students to be educated at any school of the parent's choice. They ...

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