Bulletin boards in the classroom serve as a major resource of information for students. Many educators choose bulletin boards to hang student achievements, colorful clues
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
When schools refer to student engagement, they refer to how much a student pays attention, is curious, displays interest, is optimistic and passionate with learning.
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
With school districts keeping a close eye on funding, are our teachers getting professional development that fits their needs? Are our students able to get
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
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,