What Star Teachers Do To Separate Themselves From The Rest
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…
30
Aug
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Aug
Do You Want to Increase Student Achievement? Put Away Cell Phones During School
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…
10
Aug
The Importance Of Recess For Elementary School Children
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…
08
Jul
Five Strategies You Can Use to Improve Your School Image
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.…
24
Jun
Think Big – Using Data Boards
Especially since the advent of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, schools around the country have been paying closer attention to their standardized test scores, their strengths, and…
10
Jun
Is Homework Worth Doing? (Yes)
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…
30
May
Teach Your Children Responsibility Through Pet Care
Teach Your Children Responsibility Through Pet Care A pet can be a loving, fun, and a cherished addition to any household. In addition, a pet can also help a child…
30
May
The Importance Of An Emotionally Safe Classroom
Before any student can fully commit himself to learning in a classroom, he must feel emotionally safe, secure, and confident in his environment. Unfortunately, not all children have a stable,…
20
May
Realistic Parent Expectations Boost Student Achievement
Parents can certainly push their children too hard or expect too much for their children, but educational researchers have found that the correct kinds of encouragement and expectations can lead…
10
May
The Benefits of Helping Children with Homework
Should you help your children with their homework? Shouldn’t they be responsible for their own work? Shouldn’t you resist the urge to handhold your child? Shouldn’t they learn everything they…