The fun of the holidays can cause much stress both at home and in school. Children and adults feel the strain. With many events happening
Last week my blog was about teaching bright students in the classroom. And yes, there is a difference between being bright and being gifted. Should they
As educators and parents, we need to address the learning of our bright students. How do we teach them new content? What strategies are needed
Are our schools focusing their efforts on boosting low-achieving students to proficient on state tests? Are they so concerned with closing the achievement gap that
In a previous blog, information on growth and fixed mindsets was provided. It stated a person’s mindset has a direct influence on the success of students
Parental involvement in schools is important. Today’s teachers are faced with a multitude of differences in the classroom with students and with parents. Facing both
Do you know if you are helicopter parents? What triggers the actions of parents that hover? Helicopter parents think they are setting a path for a
Students of all ages appear to be losing their resiliency. A recent article reports that a college student saw a mouse in his dorm room and called the
There was a time when schools set aside 20 to 30 minutes for silent sustained reading, otherwise known as SSR. Due to state testing and
Meaningful schoolwork and homework promotes the learning of academic content. When work is meaningful, all students rise to the challenges needed for learning. A mindset