WELCOME to the community-based website of Radnor School Board Director Eric G. Zajac. This website is your informational resource and sounding-board for any and all school-board related issues. Here, you can not only get information on an issue of interest, but also give back by submitting guest editorial columns, by completing topical surveys, and by sharing ideas on how to improve the delivery of top quality education here in Radnor.
Announcements
School Board Passes “GIVE GRASS A CHANCE” Compromise Resolution For RMS
Monday, September 24th Superintendent Search Report from Board President Kathy Fisher
The Chalkboard
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Zero Tolerance Policies Questioned
"Zero tolerance" discipline policies that are enforced widely in U.S. schools are backfiring: They may be promoting misbehavior and making students feel more anxious, the American Psychological Association said on Aug 9.
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New Study Compares Public and Private Sector Schools, Finds Similar Performance
Private schools often are praised for providing a better quality education, while public schools are criticized for having poor student achievement on standard exams.
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Most Students in Big Cities Lag Badly in Basic Science
A least half of eighth graders tested in science failed to demonstrate even a basic understanding of the subject in 9 of 10 major cities, and fourth graders, the only other group tested, fared little better, according to results released here Wednesday.
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Act 1 Summary
As per Act 1, all school districts, except Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton, must give voters the opportunity to raise the local Earned Income and Net Profits Tax (EIT) or switch to a Personal Income Tax (PIT) at the May 15, 2007 primary election in order to raise revenue to fund local property tax reductions.
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Net Safety Tips
Internet safety has become a growing concern ever since the dawn of the internet in the early 1990s. From identity theft to fraud to crimes against children, internet crimes have increased 11.6% this past year alone.
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Study Warns of Slide As Lower Achievers Grow
How did the U.S. become the world's largest economy? A key part of the answer is education. Some 85% of adult Americans have at least a high school degree today, up from just 25% in 1940. Similarly, 28% have a college degree, a fivefold gain over this period.