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Integrate Math and Literacy to Improve Student Comprehension
You may find your students tend to have innate abilities that align with analytical and fact based skills such as… Continue Reading >
Are Smartphones Making Our Students Smarter?
Three Reasons Why Teens Should Take a Break From Their Digital Devices When parents say they fear their teen is… Continue Reading >
April is Autism Awareness Month: How can teachers best support students on the spectrum?
April marks Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote autism awareness, education, and acceptance, and to show support for the… Continue Reading >
Get Girls Excited About a Career in STEM!
Annie Easley, Grace Hopper, Mary Allen Wilkes… If you’ve never heard of these women, you’ve surely heard of their accomplishments…. Continue Reading >
To Help Respond to Disrespectful Behavior in the Classroom Get to the Root of the Behavior
According to Public School Review, many public school teachers cite student attitudes, such as apathy and disrespect for teachers, as… Continue Reading >
Girls and Bullying: How can teachers help identify and stop bullying?
Pop culture movies, music, and television shows often depict girls—as early as during elementary school—as being viciously cruel and judgmental… Continue Reading >
The Case for Flexible Seating: Is it a Good Fit for Your Elementary or Middle School Students?
As a teacher, you appreciate (read: crave) order and consistency. A place for everything and everything in its place may… Continue Reading >
The Power of Mindfulness in the Classroom
Mindfulness represents a particular way of being present in the moment and noticing your surroundings. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as… Continue Reading >
Give Your Students the Tools to Bridge the Summer
With summer just around the corner and final exams wrapping up, students and teachers are undoubtedly looking forward to break…. Continue Reading >