Dr. James McLean discusses major trends in testing such as a focus on more specific learning objectives, the purpose of “No Child Left Behind” testing, what negatives are associated with this type of testing, and why some colleges are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores.
Dr. Marcia Rock discusses budget cuts relating to state of Alabama educational systems and how the upcoming Presidential election will affect the “No Child Left Behind” act, including additional focus on early intervention, and how educational partnerships can benefit schools.
Dr. Natalie Adams shares why social groups are so influential in schools, how they create communities and develop social skills, and she provides tips to parents of children navigating these groups.
Dr. Vivian Wright defines cyberbullying and discusses how schools deal with its student impact, how students can protect themselves online, and how teachers embrace new technologies as teaching methods.
Some 60 youth from across the United States, Canada and France recently attended the 2008 Alabama Boys and Girls Wheelchair Basketball Camps, hosted by The University of Alabama Disability Sports program.
The University of Alabama celebrates a diverse student body, including Civil Engineering student Terence Williamson who is also an award-winning turkey caller.
A group of top students from Alabama high schools recently had the opportunity to attend the Capstone Leadership Academy held at The University of Alabama.
A specially-commissioned piece to honor and remember victims of the devastating tornado that killed eight students at Enterprise High School debuted at a memorial service held in Enterprise on February 29, 2008.
The Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and the department of telecommunication & film at The University of Alabama will host the second annual Documenting Justice Film Screening on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
UA junior Allison Garstecki unearthed a key sandstone artifact, some 800 years old, during the final days of an archaeological expedition in which she and her 11 fellow classmates participated.