Once the internet officially began (don’t even think about taking credit, Al Gore), the world of education changed forever. I remember when all of those computers in the school were mainly used as fancy word processors for all of us …
When a student faces learning difficulties, it’s easy to think that it’s just a ‘half-empty, half-full glass’ type of situation. Some students see failure as a challenge, while others consider it as a dead-end. But it’s not the teacher’s job …
How many times has a teacher asked you as a parent to look at the score that your child received on a standardized test? Too often in education, parents are instructed to look at a child’s overall IQ number instead …
Classroom management is not often part of any course in college as you prepare yourself to become a teacher. It is more of a sink or swim moment as you begin your teaching career. You either figure it out or …
Regardless of the subject area, there are novels that can become a staple of classroom learning for your students that perhaps you have not thought of yet. In my own classroom, I have gone away from using textbooks as the …
Christmas is just around the corner and if your house is like mine, then you know the kids aren’t the only ones who are excited. The Christmas spirit is contagious for adults and children! It is always a good (sometimes …
If you are an educator or a parent, you probably realize there are several online community sites available for teachers and concerned parents that are said to offer support, guidance, and ideas. Below are four of the top online communities …
In this present generation, it seems like the demand for complete literacy is stifling the creative nature. More and more, the need for acceptance and political correctness is overriding the innovative character. Over time, this makes people less human and …
Academic success in school is not something that just happens for selected students. If this were the case, there would be a special school lottery where the winners all receive A’s (not a bad idea for a school fundraiser). Instead, …
A child’s room is sort of their sanctuary away from the rest of the world. It is their place to be free from most supervision and judgment. Think of it as like their mancave. It matters to them how it …