How Does Arts Education Influence Academic Performance?

How can arts education transform your school? Students engaged in arts education not only excel academically but also participate more in extracurricular activities and are more likely to pursue higher education. As a principal, find out how incorporating the arts into your school's core curriculum can create well-rounded, empathetic, and culturally aware students prepared to navigate the complexities of today's world.

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How Can We Restructure School Day Activities to Optimize Social Emotional Learning Opportunities?

Discover how schools are revolutionizing how social-emotional learning (SEL) is integrated into the curriculum, transcending traditional teaching methods. Identify how the Needham School District, reveals how simple adjustments in daily routines and classroom interactions can profoundly impact students' emotional and social development.

Unlock Student Success: Two Paths to Building Emotional Intelligence in Your Classroom

Unlocking true potential goes beyond IQ. Discover two evidence-based approaches to cultivate emotional intelligence in your classroom, empowering students to thrive academically and emotionally. Dive into the science and practical tools to unlock the secret weapon for success!

The Importance of an Open Mind When Evaluating Teaching Methods

How do new teachers navigate the transition from structured college classrooms to the diverse and often chaotic real-world teaching environments? As they step into contemporary classrooms, they're met with unfamiliar teaching styles, unexpected challenges, and the need for effective observation and adaptation. With various learning styles and teaching methods at play, how can educators ensure they're embracing the best strategies for genuine student engagement and growth?

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How are you Building Empathy in Schools?

Schools often act as a child’s second home, and as such, the educational staff in the school take on different roles such as parental figures because teachers care

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Are you adding Social Emotional Learning to your Curriculum?

Social and Emotional Learning is the process through which children effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions