Chances are that when you were in school, education revolved around filling your head with facts and an array of general information on subjects ranging from mathematical equations to American literature. Although this was the path toward success in the past, it’s no...
Although a parent’s role in their children’s learning evolves as kids grow, one thing remains constant: you are your children’s learning models. Your attitudes about education can inspire theirs and show them how to take charge of their own educational journey. You...
Adults live in a world of projects, and with the myriad problems that accompany both work and life, people are often collaborating in various social contexts to get things sorted out. This system of cooperation and investigation of strategies and resolutions is the...
Are you lucky enough to be an educator? Those who teach know the drill. It’s the end of the week. You’ve spent hours perfecting your unit lessons, have relayed them to your students with all your effort and pride, like the Olympic torch traveling from hand to hand as...
Do you set high expectations for yourself and others? And how often do you feel you meet these expectations? How often do you feel others meet them? Of course, having high standards are both good and necessary to a productive life. But if you find yourself or others...
Let’s face it: sometimes, the world of academia can be, well, boring. And while the classroom isn’t the first place most people think of when talking about fun, it’s an excellent place for stretching those creative muscles and for exploring critical thinking in...
In the U.S., where one-third of the population identifies as introverts, it’s safe to say that you’ve got more than one in your classroom. But in this extrovert-optimized world, where being social and outgoing are highly prized and often rewarded, it can feel shameful...
What are some moments that stand out to you from school? Are they moments from sports teams or club activities? Engaging debates or a school science fair? What do you think makes them particularly memorable to you? Chances are they touched on something emotionally...
Over the summer, educators can take a breath, relax, and reflect on lesson design and implementation over the past year. A time of assessment and of gathering new tools for next year’s teacher toolkit. All while hopefully poolside with a tasty iced beverage. But where...
What makes a great Student Information System? That is the question Rachel Tally was forced to contend with last year. Rachel was a teacher at Salem Lutheran School, and she knew that the current approach was failing staff and students alike. At the time, Salem used...
