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
Reading aloud to all children from infancy to college has many benefits. Many parents and teachers believe that when children are toddlers and of primary
Lead is the word for today’s teachers. Today’s trend in school districts is to have complete teacher control. Working together collegially toward a common vision
ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) dates back to 1965 with a president (Johnson) that believed the first national goal should be a full educational
Over the last few decades, differences in the educational gap between the students of high and lower income families have grown. On average, the rich
Are teachers treating all children fairly? Are children being respected or insulted in the classroom? Positive relationships need to be built everyday in the classroom. It
With schools under pressure to increase scores and decrease budget requests, the arts are being eliminated. Art, music, movement, and theater are just as important
Questioning is the quintessential tool teachers use in their facilitation of lessons. Often the process of asking questions precedes the how and why. The role
How often are parents involved in our schools as volunteers? Getting involved and volunteering is much more than conferences and parent/teacher meetings. Educators need parents
Young children often use both hands to perform tasks. They do not favor one over the other until around 8 or 9 months of age.