Response to Intervention (RTI) was established in 2004 through the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to identify and assist struggling learners. Using a universal screener and teacher input, students were identified as having difficulty academically. They would be provided interventions …
When remote learning was sprung on the country during the pandemic, school districts and educators were essentially trying to learn on the fly. They were trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate remote learning across the board for …
We have all heard the saying that music can soothe the savage beast, but did you also realize there is research proving that music can also increase student performance? There are more benefits to playing music in the classroom and …
Even if you are a veteran educator who has decades under your belt in the classroom, you know that there is no such thing as a typical school year. No matter how many times you think you have seen it …
Students who have suffered through traumatic events in their lives often have behavior issues and problems maintaining good grades in school. While a few kids don’t seem affected by troubling circumstances in their lives, for the majority, it is an …
Some students will confess that they just aren’t good test-takers. They say the anxiety and stress will get to them, and as a result, they will perform poorly on exams. I say that sounds like a built-in excuse for …
Colleges often use either the ACT or SAT score of a prospective student to help determine if the person will be successful in higher education. These schools will take these scores from the standardized exams and figure out if the …
As adults, if we are not musically inclined, we always pine away at the thought of learning how to play an instrument and make music at the drop of a hat. I have tried to learn a few instruments myself …
Just recently, in Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law stating that students will be able to take up to five mental health days off a year from school beginning in January. The students do not need a …
Achieving a solid score on the ACT or SAT standardized exam will make getting into the college of your choice much easier. Rather than relegate yourself into staying with a less than desirable score, there are things you can do …