SHEFFIELD, England - A new primary school in Britain has decided against calling itself a "school" because the word is too negative. "One reason was many of the parents of the children here had very negative connotations of school," said head teacher Linda Kingdon, calling Watercliffe Meadow "a place for learning." Watercliffe Meadow, which opens Monday, also will ban whistles, bells and locked doors, said Kingdon, noting children will be encouraged to wear soft shoes indoors to feel more comfortable. More... Education Week Magazine: Discount Price at Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Sky Mall
