Scholars
Teachers spend time getting to know what children know
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Children start school with an innate knowledge of numbers, math facilitator Kendra Bookout said. When teachers identify that knowledge and build on it, students progress quickly.
Teacher’s favorite subject is math
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Sometimes a gifted student who becomes a teacher finds it’s difficult to teach her favorite subject, math facilitator Kendra Bookout said.
Spotlight on Education Westside joins Girls on the Run
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Tucker students investigate mathematical thinking
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.In a third-grade classroom at Tucker School in Lowell, students can’t wait to answer a math question.
Third graders keep teacher busy
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.When Pam Keith graduated from the University of Arkansas, she took her new degree and found a marketing job in Dallas. Although she had a good job with Dillards, after three years she realized it wasn’t what she wanted to do. So she went back to school.
Teachers have strong ties to school
Posted: September 30, 2009 6 a.m.Two new teachers at Northside don't want to be anywhere but Rogers. First-grade teacher Lacey Anderson and kindergarten teacher Lisa McNulty have strong ties to their new school, although both are brand new to teaching.
Elementary counselor has many roles
Posted: September 30, 2009 6 a.m.Elementary school counselors and special-education teachers have some things in common. Kelly Pohl taught special education for 10 years before she became a school counselor at Northside. But even during her college years, her interest was on children with emotional and behavioral difficulties so counseling was her logical next step.
Rogers students recognized as AP Scholars
Posted: September 30, 2009 6 a.m.An outstanding group of 112 Rogers students in the Rogers School District have earned the distinction of AP Scholar for their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams, up from 97 Rogers students in 2008.
Spotlight on Education Teachers use collaborative data analysis to improve student achievement
Posted: September 30, 2009 6 a.m.Heritage seniors recognize responsibility
They hope to set an example for future students
Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.Every student in the Class of 2010 at Rogers Heritage High School is a leader, whether they are in charge of an organization or not.
Teaching teachers to be better teachers
Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.Two teachers at Reagan Elementary School have taken on the task of helping every teacher at the school become a better teacher.
Cheering on students
Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.Reagan teacher Jeanie Schneider is also a cheerleader. Although some students are assigned to her, she's ready to help any student in the school - especially if the subject is reading.
Gardeners are environmentally conscious students
Posted: September 9, 2009 6 a.m.What started as a collection of pots last year has turned into a full-fledged garden this year, and Jones teacher Liz Smith uses it daily with her second graders.
Realizing a dream
Posted: September 9, 2009 6 a.m.After graduating from Rogers High School, Analisa Padilla knew she wanted to earn a degree in fine arts.
Spotlight on Education Exercise boosts learning capacity
Posted: August 26, 2009 8:30 a.m.Should you visit Elza R. Tucker School on a Thursday during the school year, you will have the opportunity to engage in Action-Based Learning in Brain Gym. Tucker's Brain Gym was launched at the beginning of the 2008-2009 academic school year. While working out class schedules for music, physical education, art and library, we discussed the benefits of Action-Based Learning. Our intent was to implement a program that boosts student achievement. Research indicates we may have done just that!