Is the rise of charter and private schools making schools better? Are they created because communities are not satisfied with the present school systems? Too many schools
Most educators want to use the latest teaching methods. They look for new and innovative ways to bring content into the classroom. They want the students to be
Are students and parents showing disrespect to our teachers? Disrespect and bullying remains a growing concern in our society today. It rears its ugly head in
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