Before the COVID pandemic, there was a legitimate shortage of teachers in most states, with school districts concerned. It was a combination of teachers choosing to leave the field and more young people deciding to pursue a different major in …
Parents often mistakenly believe that if their child passes all of their subjects in school, then there is no need to invest a little money and time in a tutor to assist them. However, this is not the case for …
As previously discussed a couple of weeks ago, Response to Intervention (RTI) is a program used quite frequently around the country. Established in 2004 through the federal government’s Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), RTI is used in most school districts …
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 …
Motivation is essential for learning. If a child is motivated, they can learn just about anything. And it would be great if every kid had internal motivation that always inspired them to gain knowledge on the topics at hand, but …
It may not seem like it now, but spring is just around the corner! And whether you are a parent or an educator, there are fun little projects you should ponder doing with your children to get them excited about …
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 …
I’ve been on both sides of the equation regarding class sizes. As a student, I have been in classrooms where there have been less than ten students and, on the flip side, being in giant lecture halls where there have …
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 …