Family Life Podcasts
Issues in Education: From Textbooks to Tablets Part 2
03.21.13 |
Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching and Learning Institute in Houghton talks about how modern media is changing the way kids learn.
TLI: Serious Consequences of Absenteeism
10.25.12 |
Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute and Cecil talk about the results of a new study done in the state of Georgia that shows alarming differences in graduation rates based on regular school attendance.
TLI: Is Handwriting Becoming A Lost Art?
09.13.12 |
Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching & Learning Institute talks with Cecil about the de-emphasis being put on learning cursive handwriting in elementary schools. What schools are doing, alternative teaching strategies and the outcome for students as they progress through school into college are ...
TLI: A Way to Reduce School District Debt
11.10.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil discuss new financing options that may allow school districts to reduce debt on outstanding bonds by refinancing them at a lower interest rate, saving millions of dollars.
TLI: Thinking of Running for School Board?
11.03.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil review the basics for people considering running for school board next year, including community involvement, motivation, goals and more.
TLI: Looking for a Teaching Job?
10.27.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil discuss the new Money magazine report indicating that there will be over 2 million jobs for teachers in the next few years. Find out what areas of study and areas of the country are the hottest.
TLI: Negotiating with the Teacher's Union
10.20.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil discuss recent negotiations between one of the largest unions in NYS and what the implications are for future negotiations with the teacher's unions.
TLI: What to Do About School Budget Shortfalls
03.03.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil discuss the problems of budget shortfalls and how local school boards must exercise responsibility for controlling costs especially in light of collective bargaining and state/federal budget cutbacks.
TLI: Schools Brace for Financial Challenges
01.20.11 |
Dr. Kerr and Cecil discuss the impact of tax caps and aid reductions on public schools as we start a new year.
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