Joan Adams

Surviving the final week of school is daunting. Teachers and students are ready for it to end. However, it’s essential to maintain a normal routine

Character building is enhanced in schools.  It’s common for schools to teach the hard skills of academics, but soft skills involve integrity and compassion. The

Word problems cause many students stress. Many problems have multi-step processes that confuse students. They do not know how to attack the problem. Students who

Statewide assessments measure progress, hold schools and teachers accountable, and provide important data that helps teachers with intervention and improvements. According to The 74, “Statewide

Physical activity is important in a student’s physical growth and development. It also plays a large part in improving academic performance. Students who get regular

Public education must support homeless students. Teachers must understand the challenges of teaching students with no home. Homeless students face trauma and have learning gaps.

Grade Inflation is common among students. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, students’ scores in reading and math have declined. However, this does

Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’s words and/or ideas without proper credit being given. This needs to be emphasized in schools. Teaching about plagiarism

AI and classroom math have a place together, but it isn’t easy. The AI algorithm has roots in a complex math concept. Building a foundation

The old basics of traditional schools are no longer applicable in today’s modern classrooms. They no longer match what students need. Due to the Internet,