
Professional Development – Not Needed?
The budget as proposed by our new president will eliminate all professional development funding for teachers and principals. This has a major impact on our

The budget as proposed by our new president will eliminate all professional development funding for teachers and principals. This has a major impact on our

Educational apps are an excellent way to pacify children. But, do they really teach? Are children actually learning? According to Dr. Kate Highfield, from Macquarie University,

Programs after school are at risk of losing federal funds. What does this mean for students and parents? It means that many parents will quit their jobs

Students teaching students is an important part of the learning process. In addition, students learn a great deal as they explain their writings and thoughts to

Comprehension while listening is a fundamental component of building sound literacy skills. These basic skills build more complex language, a higher-level vocabulary and cross-curricular subject

Ability grouping is the process of grouping children with the same talents or abilities in a classroom. It is a method of tracking students. Elementary students

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a mental health problem. It refers to an adult caregiver, usually a mother, creating or causing an illness to a

Intimidating others is bullying. Is there a difference between teasing and bullying or intimidation? This may be a part of life and never go away. Intimidation

Mindfulness is a movement that is making its way into public schools. It is driven by advocates who say meditation and controlled breathing clears minds,

With the change in Education Secretary, many questions arise about how schools and students are measured. There is a topic that appears to come up yearly;