In todays world, there is unfortunately a lot of bad news on the TV and Internet and the negative behavior of others can really impact young children. Violence, shootings, burglaries, bullying – it’s everywhere and we can’t stop the actions …
As the traditional school year closes for students across the country, parents face a decision about what their children will do all summer. Options depend on factors including age and interest. Some parents will elect not to involve their children …
Junior year may have just ended, but it’s never too early to begin thinking about senior year and beyond. While this may be the last thing students want to hear, the truth is that the summer before senior year can …
With high school commencement ceremonies underway, graduating seniors might be swept up in the proverbial pomp and circumstance of ending what has thus far been the most important chapter in their lives. For those matriculating to college, the beginning of …
For many students, reading is challenging enough during the school year, let alone over the summer when it’s not a requirement. But there are great benefits to be reaped from a willingness to read over summer vacation: Build the skill: …
As mentioned in a previous article, planning for instruction at the end of the school year can feel hopeless. One interruption after another can derail any attempt at maintaining the flow of instruction. Sometimes the scope and sequence of a …
Recently in the county I live in, a high school junior shot himself to death in the parking lot of his church. It was revealed after the fact that he had suffered from a long history of depression. To be …
Everyone seems to accept that emphasis on academics will taper off during the closing weeks of the school year. Teachers and students will qualify statements with, “but the year is almost over, so…” Parents often give in as well, figuring …
“What’s up, fam?” While I won’t deny that it sounds stupid, I will admit proudly that I have bonded with students over their ridiculous (to us) slang. Fam: “a way to describe someone you consider family.” (Thanks, Urban Dictionary.) Look, …
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a process for identifying student needs and providing support accordingly. It consists of screening procedures and a tiered system of interventions. Students move from one tier to another based on relative progress within an intervention …