Characteristics Of A Good School
A good school decenters itself–makes its curriculum, policies, and other ‘pieces’ less visible than students and hope and growth.
The Definition Of Bullying
So what’s a simple definition for bullying? Intentionally causing suffering for someone else who often can’t or won’t defend themselves.
Should Teachers Give Their Phone Number To Parents?
Don’t go giving parents your personal phone number. Bad idea. Very bad idea. Sign up for Google Voice to text parents.
7 Ways To Improve Parental Involvement In The Classroom
Everyone agrees that parental involvement in student learning is important, and in fact a key factor in their success.
Why Parents Don’t Understand How To Help
Families and communities often only recognize the bits and pieces of education they’ve seen before–letter grades, essays, book reports, and report cards.
Why Teachers Are The Sleeping Giant In The Fight For Net Neutrality
The end of net neutrality would put large internet service companies–and those who influence them–in control of information.
7 Tips For Parents Of Struggling Readers
7 Tips For Parents Of Struggling Readers Literacy starts and ends at home. Teachers instruct, support, promote, and provide, but if the bulk of the reading and writing isn’t done at home for authentic purposes and self-directed recreation, it will always be a matter of academic proficiency. Which is like food being a matter of…
How To Master Back-To-School Shopping From Your Phone
The general principles of preparation, research, and documentation can help make your back-to-school shopping a less frustrating experience.
Simple Tips For Teachers Communicating With Parents
Build relationships with parents at the beginning of the school year. This helps develop trust and opens the lines of communication.
Ideas For Easing Students Back to School
You are handed a classroom full of students who are excited to be back but not so enthusiastic to study. This is an opportunity!
Digital Media Use In Schools: An Internet Safety Cheat Sheet
Digital media use is exploding in education. Unfortunately, internet safety is something many teachers-and worse, students-take for granted.
8 Back To School Spending Tips For Parents & Teachers
You’re looking at ‘the list’ sent from school and you want to cry. Don’t cry–consider these tips to save money on back to school shopping.
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