Articles Written by Jason Thomas From Isnare.com http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jason+Thomas A Taste Of China — Seattle Schools New Guest Teacher Shares Language And Culture Of Her Native Home Education Jason Thomas Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136587&ca=Education The Seattle schools have a new “guest” teacher. Zhu Dan arrived in the Seattle schools in January and will stay for an 18-month guest teacher program. Dan, who teaches college-level English in her native Kunming, China, has the option to extend her stay for another year. Dan is one of 34 guest teac... San Antonio Schools’ Enrollment Is On The Decline, And Trend Is Expected To Continue Education Jason Thomas Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136585&ca=Education The findings of a demographic study, commissioned by Superintendent Robert Durón last fall and conducted by Harner and Associates, was presented to the San Antonio schools’ trustees in February. The study cost $51,000 and will help San Antonio schools’ officials to handle their declining enrollment... Back-burnered San Francisco Schools Committee Now Moving To Forefront Education Jason Thomas Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136590&ca=Education In 2003, a committee was created with members appointed from the city Board of Supervisors and the Board of Education. In the beginning, the committee was used to discuss joint concerns on issues, such as affordable housing for teachers, student nutrition, and graffiti in the San Francisco schools.... Arts Education Suffering In San Jose Schools Education Jason Thomas Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136588&ca=Education Art programs, such as art appreciation, drama, theater and music, have been suffering across the nation for 30 years, as school officials concentrate on the basics of learning. With federal programs, such as No Child Left Behind, even more focus has been placed on basic learning skills, which exclud... Assaults On Teachers On Rise In Allegheny County … Pittsburgh Schools Still Fairing Well With Plans To Do Even Better Education Jason Thomas Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136591&ca=Education A recent review indicates that assaults on teachers by students while on the job are on the rise in Allegheny County, which includes the Pittsburgh schools. Though the student population is declining within the county, there were 179 assaults on teachers last year, according to the Allegheny County...