Every parent wants their child to grow up into a responsible citizen that does fantastic things with their life. But, unfortunately, parenting is not that easy. Not everyone can be Mike and Carol Brady and raise an incredible bunch. It …
School funding is a common problem that most districts face. There is never enough money to go around regardless if it is an elementary school or high school. One strategy to get schools back in the black is to eliminate …
I was recently introduced to a program that works with students in figuring out what type of career path might interest them later on in life. As I sat down and researched how it all worked, I was left wondering …
If you are a new educator entering the field, pay close attention to this article. You will find a few tips that will make your first year go by much smoother. If you are a parent and your child has …
Is there a more important test that a high school student will take than the ACT or the SAT? These standardized exams will help students get into their college of choice or keep them from entering into those hallowed halls. …
Not all students learn equally. For instance, one child can pick up on something within minutes while it may take another student a couple of hours to do. As a teacher, it can be a frustrating experience when you are …
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, …
The modern classroom has changed from yesteryear as we equip our learners better with digital literacy skills and present them with hands-on learning opportunities. It’s a long way from thirty wooden desks and a chalkboard. A 21st-century education now consists …
There are multiple articles and books available on how to help struggling readers increase their overall reading achievement through research-based strategies and activities. These focus mainly on improving fluency and comprehension skills. But what about the kids that have true …
Aristotle said, “for things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Or, to update the sentiment, you’ve probably heard the saying “experience is the best teacher.” Well, it turns out that, more and …