Politicians will spend a great deal of time on plenty of school issues. Whether they are seriously concerned about the problems or just trying to sway more votes their way can be debated. However, one significant point that needs to …
More and more high schools require high school students to fulfill several hours of volunteering before they can graduate. As a parent and an educator, I see plenty of positives that go along with asking high school students to contribute …
Children often get frustrated with trying their hand at writing simply because they have difficulty figuring out how to start the process. Whether fiction or nonfiction, they sometimes need a hand in creating the story’s beginning or report. As …
Some will preach that using technology with children in and out of the classroom will increase student learning. However, I have witnessed educators employing technology in their classrooms to jump on the trend, but how they were using it was …
Back in the day, the only place for children to take extracurricular activities was at the school they were attending. Times have really changed! Even the smallest of towns usually have plenty of extracurricular activities to choose from that are …
It is common for an educator to begin the school year by having their classroom quiet. The students are still feeling the teacher out and are a bit shy. But before long, the students generally become more active and …
With college practically right around the corner for many high school seniors, it is best to be totally prepared. There is much to prepare for, and if you aren’t careful, you could fall behind even before starting your college courses. …
Sometimes the only thing separating an average student from a student consistently earning high scores is an established routine. Once an effective studying pattern is implemented and the student sticks to it, they may achieve more than they thought. …
Most parents send their children to public schools as it is an inexpensive way to educate students. Funded by the government through taxpayer money, public schools are either entirely free for families or they may have a small fee attached. …
With winter break just arriving for most elementary and high school students, it provides the kids a chance to destress and enjoy the holidays. This break is needed for mental and emotional health as it allows the students to quit …