Elementary K-5

Micromanaging

Micromanaging eventually crops up in everyone’s career or life at some point. Whether it’s from HR, a superintendent, supervisor, teacher, school board, legislature, or a

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Dealing with Violence

How much violence are our children exposed to in today’s society? Today in the news, there  are  many reports on violent activities throughout our cities. People

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State Tests are a Necessity

State tests are given to students in all schools once a year.  Testing drives instruction and standardized tests have a purpose.  They are used as an

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Playful Learning

Is there a difference in ordinary play and playful learning?  All parents and educators understand the value in a child’s play and no one wants

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Evidence or Opinion

Good questions are the principal element in the development of critical thinking skills.  Questions encourage collaboration amongst students and teachers and support the learning process.

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At Risk Students

How do programs for ‘at risk’ students help? Programs such as SIP (Student Intervention Program), SAP (Student Assistance Program), and PEP (Personal Education Plan) are designed

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Students Are Rating Teachers

Schools are now beginning to use student ratings to determine the effectiveness of teachers.  Schools in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida (to name some) use a

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