Vacations during school time are not typically an excused absence. Technically, it is against the Education Act to take students out of school for a
Unions and teachers have much concern with the start of this new school year. The concern is about classroom attendance in schools with the current
Hyflex is an instructional approach that many classrooms will experience this school year. As students return to the classroom in person, schools are trying new
Repetition is a large part of a student’s learning. It’s the central part of learning because it transitions a skill from the conscious part of
Intrinsic motivation comes from within. It provides students motivation for the fun or challenge in an assignment or activity. Internal motivation causes students to reach
History textbooks are controversial today. Many question the truth behind the books. Education critics question the construction of textbooks. Simply, the books are a compromise
Over-decorated classrooms are common. Teachers love to spend money on decorations. With that in mind, classrooms are too busy. They overburden students with too much
Pets and Critters make excellent classroom management tools. Summer is the time to consider the best classroom pet and/or critter for the new school year.
Grading systems are abusive to some students. The expectation of a grade creates a fear of failure for students. Assignments must allow for mistakes. Therefore,
Summer break for students and teachers is well needed. It’s especially needed after almost two years of the pandemic. Students and teachers got up early