As Congress reviews federal efforts to boost student performance, new research published in Educational Researcher (ER) reports that progress in raising test scores was stronger before No Child Left Behind was approved in 2002, compared with the four years following enactment of the law.
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After the production ended in mid-May, the parent of one child complained to state officials that the children’s treatment bordered on abuse. Four children received medical treatment for accidentally drinking bleach, one child was burned on her face with hot grease while cooking, and most of the children were required to work 14 hours per day.
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“In an era when businesses and governments routinely employ what some consider Big Brother-like surveillance, parents eavesdropping on their children’s online activities has become a game of cat-and-mouse.”
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Parents already have a way to monitor kids’ phone calls and text messages, and soon they might have the means to track children wearing school uniforms.
An English manufacturer of uniforms is considering adding satellite tracking devices to its line of school clothing so that parents can locate their child’s whereabouts at all times.
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Can you believe this? Following continuing pressure from politicians (and parts of the media), MySpace is planning to offer parents the chance to download software which will monitor aspects of their children’s activities on the social networking site.
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Some parents questioned whether the school overstepped its bounds by disciplining students for actions that occurred on personal computers, at home and after school hours.
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It’s getting to be that time for back to school shopping!
Just as your kids are getting ready for school and undoubtedly excited about it, now is a great time to discuss with your children the dos and don’ts of computer usage at schools.
Also, school homework that requires computers at home is coming. Be sure to set the ground rules for internet usage and be sure to keep a close eye on what they are doing. Take a moment to sit down with them on the family computer and put together an excellent list of bookmarks for them to use for internet research and activities.
All it takes is one letter to be missed, one small typo, and your kids will be presented with adult related content you do not want them to see. If you setup bookmarks in advance, this will reduce the serious risk!
Until next time, stay safe!
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