students

Negative Behavior

Negative behavior is, at times, labeled as bullying or harassment by parents, teachers and students.  However, many times children that misbehave toward others are simply

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Graphic Novels Teach

Graphic novels are very popular with students of all ages. However, many parents and teachers claim they are not ‘real’ books. Today, students exist in

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playtime

Playtime During Schooltime

Playtime during school is probably the most important time of the day.  Ask any student their favorite subject in school and the response is “recess”.

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Profanity From Students

Profanity from students in the classroom is common today. Unfortunately, students and children use inappropriate language. They swear daily. For some children, profanity is a

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dress codes

Dress Codes Outdated

Dress codes in schools are outdated. And, there is an imbalance with race, class, and gender. In addition, many say dress code violations unfairly target

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Mental Health Teaching

Mental health, resilience and well-being is not a focus in today’s schools.  However, many psychologists think it is a necessity for educating the student as

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Summer Boredom

Boredom in the summer months often occurs with children.  Many young children and teens are entertained during the summer months with various activities. Parents involve

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Emergency Drills Affect Students

Emergency drills are teaching students new vocabulary words. Students are learning such words as ‘shooter’, ‘barricade’, ‘lockdown’, silence, and many more as they practice specific

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