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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
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Suspensions on the Rise
Suspensions for behavior problems in schools happen daily. Most discipline measures take students out of the classroom. Thus, students miss content and classroom discussions. They
Administrative Support is Essential
Administrative support is crucial for the success of teachers. It impacts their teaching style and approach to student discipline. The level of administrative support also
Retention of Concepts is a Problem
Retention of concepts is the struggle of many students. This is frustrating for teachers who experience students forgetting what they were previously taught. Forgetting is
School Counselors Guide Students K-12
School Counselors play a critical part in directing students toward their objectives. They are now referred to as “School Counselors” instead of “Guidance Counselors”. They
Science Fairs Cause Anxiety
Science fairs have been a part of the school curriculum for many years. They are an effective learning tool. However, if the student isn’t scientifically
School Crisis
School crisis is not happening in public education. Failure is the latest word. Many believe that students in public schools are not learning. This has
Distractions in Schools Exhaust Learning
Distractions affect a student’s learning. For some students, sights, sounds, and movements can easily divert their attention. This can make it difficult for them to
Departmentalization in Kindergarten
Departmentalization in kindergarten draws many skeptics. Many feel that kindergarten students are not developmentally appropriate for departmentalization. However, a high percentage of kindergarteners attended pre-K.
Dumb Students and Smart Phones
The use of smartphones is creating dumb students. That’s the claim of some. Research conducted by Exploding Topics in 2023 states smartphones used in the
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