Would a teacher from a hundred years ago recognize the modern classroom? From the bank of computers to the Promethean board the growing reliance on devices and digital technology in education has permeated classrooms from preschool to university. But one item …
Like many people, my early struggles in life helped shape me into the person I am today. I became a Reading Specialist because of reading problems I had as a child. I can still recall being in first grade and …
Teaching is a multi-faceted occupation which includes so much more than simply creating the next lesson plan. Teachers are part of a larger school team of staff and sometimes the duties extend far beyond your comfort zone. Maybe you thought …
Christmas is definitely a magical time of the year. We are kinder, nicer and more pleasant to the people around us. It’s the closest we all come to being a caring community, and we search for ways to make things …
Every teacher has encountered students announcing they did absolutely no reading or learning during winter break. They usually say this with a smile, as if their confession is meant to hurt our souls as teachers. The truly bad news is …
As an educator who works with many high school students, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose the correct college for your needs. It seems every graduating high school student has a number one school that is near …
I bet you were beyond excited once you finally graduated from college with your education degree. Student teaching was a bit tough on you, but you were ready to move on to having an actual classroom of your own without …
Everyone loves music. As we become older, it seems that music develops into a sort of backdrop for our lives. We remember certain moments and relate them with different songs. Of course, we all have our own favorite tunes and …
Remember those really great lectures we sat through as students with the teacher at the front of the class behind the podium speaking for what seemed like hours? Me neither. We all have sat through many of these lectures, but …
Many parents do not realize that they are in charge of their child’s educational rights up to a certain degree. After having attended numerous Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings during my teaching career, I quickly noticed how a parent could …