More and more non-English speaking children seem to be arriving in school districts across the country. There is a good chance that if you have been teaching for just a few years already, you have probably had one or two …
A friend of mine came over to my house last year with his latest gadget that he was trying out. He had been raving about it for the last couple weeks and felt I should give it a try. Most …
As a certified Reading Specialist with many years under my belt, I have worked with probably thousands of students who have struggled with reading. For one reason or another, they have a difficult time grasping the essential reading skills needed. …
Taking a class online can be a time saver, perfect for the student who is already busy and who doesn’t have a lot of schedule flexibility. Not only does it save a trip to campus, it also allows you to …
Spring break is just around the corner for millions of students across the country. It is always a great time for parents to take a quick vacation with their kids. Although, not every child is heading out somewhere new and …
Long the bane of students’ existence, homework has been around pretty much since the beginning of time. The question, though, is does spending hours doing assignments at home reap significant benefits? It turns out that the answer to this question …
This a somewhat new concept: the idea that the space students inhabit is as important as the information they are learning. In many schools, there is a new focus on makerspaces. Defining and designing a space in your classroom that …
Globalization has changed the world of business and education forever with the increased interaction across the world thanks to improved transportation and ever-changing technology. It’s amazing how technology has, in essence, shrunk the world so we can contact almost anyone …
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 …
Put simply, we live in a time of “full plates.” Our plates, both kids’ and adults’, are pretty much full every day. It makes sense, then, that we often feel overwhelmed and somewhat scattered. Below, we’ll explore some simple ways …