Perspective & Attitude
Dale Carnegie had said, “Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn – and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” I certainly…
30
Apr
20
Apr
Your Mindset Matters
“This sport is not for the biggest, strongest, or most talented; it is for the most committed, hardest working, little guy who at times is the only one believing that…
10
Apr
Conducting A Successful Parent/Teacher Conference
An involved and informed parent is a vital key to the success of your students, but most teachers only meet their students’ parents once or twice a year. How can…
30
Mar
Looping: The Benefits Of Multiyear Teaching
Teachers, administrators, and school systems across the country struggle with finding ways to improve achievement that are simple and proven. Within the last ten years, a number of schools have…
29
Oct
Increasing Achievement In Transient Students
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.…
19
Oct
How To Hold A Successful School Open House Or Parent Night
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…
09
Oct
How To Encourage Reading For Fun Outside Of The Classroom
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…
30
Sep
How Mentors Can Help Students Thrive
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…
20
Sep
How Important Is Your Child’s Homework?
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…
10
Sep
How Important Is Sleep To School Success?
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…