It seems every school district has a shrinking budget for one reason or another. Either the finances given to the school are shrinking or things are just getting too expensive for the money to keep up with. Because of this, …
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 …
Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, a new school year can bring on a bit of anxiety even for the calmest person. There is just something about being in a new classroom or having a set of new …
Not enough importance is placed on taking extracurriculars in high school. In fact, I would love to see it mandatory that every student would have to sign up for at least two extracurricular activities every year they are in high …
In education, we are always going to have varying intelligences in our classroom. Because of this, we can never just present a one size fits all curriculum for the students and expect everyone to be fine with it. In every …
While it may sound somewhat ominous, your school’s Child Study Team is actually a wonderful resource to help you navigate the sometimes rough waters of academics. Let’s talk about what this dynamic team can offer you and your student. First …
If you are a teacher, do you often hear yourself complaining that there is never enough time to do everything? Do you feel overwhelmed and you are only two hours into the school day? Throughout my years in education, I …
Would a teacher from a hundred years ago recognize the modern classroom? From the bank of computers to the Promethean board the growing reliance on devices and digital technology in education has permeated classrooms from preschool to university. But one item …
Everyone loves music. As we become older, it seems that music develops into a sort of backdrop for our lives. We remember certain moments and relate them with different songs. Of course, we all have our own favorite tunes and …
Many parents do not realize that they are in charge of their child’s educational rights up to a certain degree. After having attended numerous Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings during my teaching career, I quickly noticed how a parent could …