Using Tech in the Classroom Wisely
Using Tech in the Classroom Wisely Technology has revolutionized the way we educate our children. Images, virtual field trips, lab experiments, and other rich media are some of the countless…
Studies Weekly Extended Support Package
Studies Weekly Extended Support Package School districts and teachers have a lot of responsibilities and problems to deal with. The 21st century and recent pandemic crisis have added another hurdle…
10 Ways to Spot a Fly-By-Night Publisher
School district leaders have a lot on their shoulders. Their decisions affect so many members of a community – parents, faculty, teachers, and most importantly, children. Choosing a proper curriculum…
Strategies for Teaching Autistic Students
Did you know? April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is National Autism Awareness Month! To help you increase autism acceptance in your community, here are some strategies…
Tips for Teaching Elementary Summer School
Teaching summer school can be stressful. You have less flexibility and preparation time, and students are counting on you to help them master the standards before school starts. Here are…
What Makes a Good Science Curriculum?
“If you can light the spark of curiosity in a child, they will learn without any further assistance.” Ken Robinson A good science curriculum sparks curiosity in a child. Unfortunately,…
The Role of Free-Choice Learning in Science Education
School administrators constantly look for ways to increase student understanding of science, but many face roadblocks when trying the usual methods. Children perceive traditional methods as an obligation: “I have…
Social Studies Student Activity: Morning Greeting
“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” – Lemony Snicket Mornings…
Tips for Prioritizing Student Health During Class
On average, students spend about 1/4 of their waking hours in school, which means what they do in class greatly impacts their overall health. Traditionally, schools mainly focus on students’…
How to Prevent Bad Social Media Influence on Students
In this digital age, schools are seeing more behavioral problems due to bad social media influence. Violent ‘Devious Licks’ TikTok school challenges are the biggest concern, with many superintendents across…