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                                                          By Jiazhen “ Joan” Chen The Taxation System             The term tax serves as a firm reminder to people that they have been given personal and mandatory responsibility to divert a certain amount of their wealth—past, present, or future—to become  part of the revenue required by institutions and units of government performing public servicesContinue reading “Evaluation of the California Tax System”

Summary of the Legislation, Proposition 98 (1988) Based on Wikipedia,  California Proposition 98 requires a minimum percentage of the state budget to be spent on K-12 education. Prop 98 guarantees an annual increase in education in the California budget.[1] Prop 98, also called the “Classroom Instructional Improvement and Accountability Act,” amended the California Constitution to mandate a minimum level of education spendingContinue reading “Proposition 98”

The first school where I taught in USA was called Chesney Elementary School. At the beginning I was assigned to teach 5th grade . I found myself struggling even though I had taught English as Foreign Language in universities in China before and even though I had been also trained teaching in elementary school inContinue reading “The First School where I taught in USA”

I taught kindergarten for three years. I enjoyed teaching this age group. The kindergarten kids are cute and curious to learn. However, there are also lots of various behavioral problems that need to be managed in kindergarten classroom. The video I share here is about the Kindergarten teaching tips especially on classroom management.

For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded edition. The key to positive discipline is not punishment, she tells us, but mutual respect. Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be bothContinue reading “Positive Discipline”

After teaching 15 years, I reflect that self-care is important for teachers. I have to take good care of my body and mind so that I can help students learn and grow more effectively. I have to keep the energetic and uplifting voice so that I can motivate students better. I have to maintain aContinue reading “Self-care and Teaching”