Web Resource

The website I have chosen is

http://www.nea.org/

On the site presently, there are four main highlights under the issue and trend topic:

1) Wanted: Educators Expertise on Student Assessments
2) How Hard will Budget Cuts Hit Your State?
3) Common Core State Standards
4) Experienced Educators share their Best Ideas

 

The Topic that made Editors Pick is

Students, Parents, and Educators Score Big Win Against Flawed Standardized Testing

 

 

 

This website is just so informative, not only for parents but for professionals. The best thing about it, while looking through these articles is that it highlights all current issues that are going on and /or may be a concern to so many families and educators all over the world. I never get tired of gaining information on a topic that I KNOW will eventually come up in the workplace.

 

The one highlight that really caught my eye, with the current topic of culture and diversity at hand is the highlight putting emphasis on a specific culture.

FOR THE CLASSROOM

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore contributions to American history and culture with these multidisciplinary curriculum resources for all grade levels.

 

    

 

For those that are teachers or work inside of a school, this may be something to share in the classrooms.

Establishing Professional Contacts and Expanding Resources

        A college friend of mine was blessed to get a job in China teaching English to young children. I have kept in touch with him, excited to hear about the culture, the difficulties teaching and all the other entertaining stories he tells so well. I have never considered contacting other educational professionals outside of the United States. However,  I do enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures, so expanding my professional contacts brings great opportunity.
I have contacted UNICEF in Jamaica and through NAEYC through the Global Alliance program I have chosen to contact Ghana, Africa. I am currently waiting for replies.


        One resource that I find to be very informative in terms of education, other than NAEYC is the NEA (National Education Association). http://www.nea.org/home/18163.htm. You can find lots of information on Early Childhood Education. Issues and trends, Tools and ideas you can use within your own educational experiences, and if you are like me, and share information with parents and families of children, then you can also gain knowledge on new and upcoming grants and events.