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Chromebooks vs Composition Books
Chromebooks in the classroom may be giving students too much screen time. Some teachers are returning to composition books for note-taking. Note-taking is an important

Summer School for Students
Summer school programs are offered online and in person for all students. Summer school gives students a chance to catch up on content. It offers
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Student Support and AI Help
Student support for SEL using AI is currently used effectively to support students’ learning in some schools. This is because many students’ mental health needs are

Gentle Parenting and the Classroom
Gentle parenting has an impact on students in the classroom. What happens at home doesn’t stay at home. Actions and behavior by parents and students

Vouchers Harm Schools
Voucher programs provide funding to send students to private schools or for home-schooled students. Using public money for private schools harms public schools. According to

Valentine’s Day and Kindness
Valentine’s Day celebrations in schools promote kindness and social-emotional learning. They include all students in a structured environment. The tradition fosters students’ empathy, friendship, and

Black History and America
Black History Month is a time set aside to honor those who have made significant contributions to the development of today’s America. It teaches students

Virtual Learning or Snow Day
Virtual, or remote learning, is presently the replacement for snow days during the school year. It has become a contentious issue, as many families struggle

Basal Readers – Important or Not
Basal readers are designed to teach basic skills for reading and vocabulary to students. It uses structured, grade-level books to teach reading through sequenced stories.

Grade Grubbing in All Grade Levels
Grade grubbing, also known as grade begging, occurs when students and parents who are unhappy with a given grade pressure teachers for a higher grade.

Play-based For Students
Play-based learning is a valued part of early childhood education. However, it is a concept that can be used throughout all grade levels. In embracing

Student Stress is Rising
Student stress levels are increasing. They face more stress and anxiety than previous generations of their peers. From kindergarten through 12th grade, students are engaged