Current Events in Cranston

The recent court case resulting in the required removal of a prayer banner hanging inside Cranston West High School is a recent example of current events that can be discussed in schools.
This issue gives teachers and students the opportunity to discuss the separation of church and state in our country and how it effects all citizens.
We, as educators, need to take the opportunity to discuss with students issues that are important in our collective lives as informed citizens.

Historical Figures from Coventry, Rhode Island

General Greene was from Coventry, RI. He was a revolutionary war hero. Please see this video!

Hopkins Hill School-rich education history

Hopkins Hill School has a rich tradition of education excellence. Please see the link below that honors a teacher from Hopkins Hill School

Observation assignment-Hopkins Hill School

Please see the artwork of students at the school I am doing observations at......

http://www.classjump.com/A/Artwork/?section=galleries&gallery_id=17066&image_id=149636

Teaching children about current events!

While it is important that children receive unbiased information on current events, we must be aware of how totally unfiltered information can be disturbing to a child. The Penn State scandal is a current event story that must be discussed in a more gentle and age appropriate manner.
The current issue of redistricting our representative districts is, in my opinion,. a wonderful discussion point for students in a social studies setting.
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2011/12/common-cause-ca.html