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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
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Social and Emotional Behavior
Social and emotional behavior of students programs are in schools and have been for many years. Teaching students to control their emotions, sympathize with others,

Parental Involvements in School
Parental involvement in school determines student success. Engaged parents can create a supportive environment for students. They can produce academic growth and personal development. However,

Classroom Computers Motivate Students
Classroom computers motivate students to learn. Technology is not a distraction or a way for teachers to take a break. It encourages students to be

Warm-Up Activities for Focus
Warm-up activities get students into a new lesson. They help first thing after the bell when students enter the classroom. Too often, students think about

Open-Book Tests Show Understanding
Open-book tests give teachers a realistic picture of real-world problem-solving and remove the focus from memorization of facts. This type of test is an assessment

Conflict, Violence, and Students
Conflict and violence affect school personnel and students. Students in grades preschool to high school experience some form of violence each year. Violence and conflict

Encourage Students with Positives
Encourage students with what they do correctly. Do not focus on the negative or what they do wrong. Teachers and parents often focus on a

Music Has Benefits For Students
Music has many benefits for students. Research shows music education helps a student’s wellbeing. It has a positive impact on the overall development and growth.

Instructional Time Lost
Instructional time that is lost due to interruptions in the classroom may be lost forever. Time is also lost for students due to behavioral issues,

Team Teaching Adds Value
Team teaching benefits all student’s academic levels. Team teaching, co-teaching, or parallel teaching is a collaborative method of two or more educators working together to