Years of research have shown that transient students suffer from lower achievement, more behavior problems, and issues with engagement – with every issue worsening each time a student switches schools.…
A parent night is a great opportunity to connect with your students’ parents, familiarize them with your teaching style and classroom, and let them know what you expect from their…
In today’s world of television, videogames, mobile devices, and computers, it is easy to see how children might see sitting down and reading a book as a boring alternative. But…
Looking back on your childhood, chances are that there was an adult or two who inspired you, advised you, comforted you, and helped you though hard times. Whether it was…
There has been a recent backlash against homework by the parents of elementary schoolchildren. Some believe that children should not be spending so much time on schoolwork outside of school…
A person needs eight hours of sleep to stay healthy and alert, right? Wrong. While adults can thrive on eight hours of sleep per night, children require much more time…
Everyone can look back on their education and pick out that one teacher that changed their lives – one person that was able to inspire, educate, and motivate you like…
Having moved to the middle school principalship after serving at the elementary level for twelve years has been an eye opening experience. While I have found there to be more…
Many parents and teachers see the recess period as the time of day when students have a break from learning. However, although recess is a time of unstructured play, free…
Introduction – Unlike the past, public schools today must compete for students. Charter schools, private schools, and the increase in families choosing to homeschool have changed the landscape for public education.…