Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. What do YOU know about the Vikings?
Did You Know?
1. Those horned helmets, you often see with Vikings did...
Using the News in Your Classroom:
You may have heard the word IMPEACHMENT being used in the news. Some people are talking about impeachment and...
The Ron Clark Academy, or RCA, is a renowned private school in Atlanta, Georgia, started by famed teacher Ron Clark and co-founder Kim Bearden....
Roughly 12 years ago, I visited the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), an internationally known, private school in Atlanta, Georgia, that models the...
“Teachers and parents are the facilitators in the child-driven learning process. The teacher is a catalyst, nurturing, and at times provoking,...
“Day to day, staff utilize technological advances and tools to educate and guide students.” – Leah O’Reilly
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the...
Teachers, you may find this of interest to use with students to introduce them to the Supreme Court,the highest court in our country.
Oyez, Oyez......
Technology has allowed education to become a global tool more than ever before. The backbone of education, teachers, are at the forefront,...
Each year, Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th. This is the date, in 1787, when delegates to the Constitutional Convention, signed...
With the return of school, the issue of cell phones in the classroom is again being discussed. Most kids own cell phones. It is estimated that...
I really resonate with the idea of finding one’s “signature pedagogy.” With so many teaching strategies, approaches, models, and programs available,...
Online teaching encourages us to think outside the box. It is different than that of a brick-and-mortar where you have your office, and your...
“We have invented an extremely powerful way of learning which was not previously possible and the implications can be colossal.” – Christopher...
“From day one, I make sure the students understand that they are consultants. They are responsible for addressing the issues.” – Norton Gusky
When...
“I hope Special Olympics will inspire others with developmental disabilities to have confidence in themselves. Often, these people feel...
“For students who have never had the opportunity to travel outside of their town or country, this kind of collaborative learning experience can be...
Importance of decorating your classroom - A new school year is beginning.
I read a recent study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University that...
As teachers, we are lifelong learners that want to be the best we can be. In my opinion, we are always changing and learning, and we want to do...
ELEPHANT FUN FACTS!
World Elephant Day is August 12th and April 16th is Save the Elephant Day. Sadly, the Wildlife Conservation Society...
Mindfulness-or training one’s attention to focus on the present moment-has become all the rage, filtering into schools and classrooms. Books and...