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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Boys Over Here, Girls Over There
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The federal government has added some new rules that should make school districts more comfortable adding single-gender schools. The rules detail how the feds will enforce the Title IX anti-discrimination law in districts that choose to set up single-gender schools or classrooms. The single-gender environment should be voluntary and provide equal opportunities for both genders.
Here’s an AP story. As some of you know, Atlanta is forging ahead with plans to dismantle the chronically underwhelming Carson Middle School and create an all-boys school and an all-girls school in its place. Parents who object will be given the option of transferring elsewhere. Atlanta has some schools with single-gender classrooms. Cobb County also has a middle school with some single-gender classrooms.
Parents, would you want your child in a single-gender school or classroom? Teachers, would you want to work at such a school?
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Classroom Aesthetics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I had another school visit today, and again the teacher was using music to create a relaxing atmosphere. He illuminated his classroom with very mildly scented candles. The walls were thoroughly decorated - Yes! he had a word wall - and he also included items picked up on his travels around the world.
Teachers, what’s your philosophy on classroom aesthetics? Dimmed lights? Lamp lighting? Candles? How about music in the background? If so, what kind? (I don’t know how to describe what this teacher was playing… contemporary, maybe?) And how about decorations? Do you like to go all out? Any minimalists out there? Does any of this stuff even matter?
