New studies are looking at how the emotions are affecting student learning. Studies have centered on negative emotions. Today, we are learning how positive emotions contribute
Are social emotional skills the key to greater academic achievement for students? As educators, we understand that teaching students either skills or content is impossible when pupils are
Bringing Back the Old Close reading is not new. It has existed for many decades as the practice of reading a text for a level
The research that exists on the teaching approaches of both inquiry and direct instruction methods give favorable reviews. However, research on direct instruction shows some skepticism
The traditional way of grading doesn’t provide much information. When a student makes an A, B, or C for the report period, the letter provides
Competency based assessment is the method of collecting evidence using a benchmark provided by a standard. It is not about passing or failing students. The
The majority of parents want their child’s teacher to be qualified to teach. They also want them to be properly certified. Are there valid reasons for
Once again our public schools may be under the threat of losing students. There are a growing number of small, personalized schools emerging around the
Getting children and students of any age to listen is a daunting task. It appears that it is a skill that parents and some teachers
It is not uncommon for new math methods to cause panic with parents. But, Common Core has been around for several years; and, once again,