Comprehension has been an ongoing struggle in Urban Schools. We already know that enhancing a student’s background knowledge is a strong indicator for earning potential so why don’t we spend more school time on making connections to academic content, pushing subjects across disciplines
Read MoreThe internet has created many opportunities to connect with the community but what if the community doesn’t have access? In many urban areas, students and their families struggle to support their teacher in the classroom when it comes to technology.
Read MoreWhile the letter grading system has been a staple used across the nation, it has proven to be ineffective in truly assessing a child’s abilities and preparedness for college or the workplace.
Read MoreMost online learning programs are marketed as practically similar to, or even better than, classroom programs. Online education is believed to be more convenient, as learners do not have to devote time and effort to go to actual classrooms.
Read MoreThis is the real life, and in the real life, people might not end up doing what they actually wanted to do when they were kids. In other words, living the dream might not be common to a lot of people in the work place
Read MoreUrban Teachers are the Superstars of the city! I enjoyed my college experience, but my preparation programs didn’t really prepare me for what happens in urban schools.
Read MoreIf you really want to make a drastic change this year, try the One Word Resolution! When you focus on one word every day, all year long, you are creating a new habit
Read MoreToy drives, food drives, and donations are regular occurrences in K-12 schools and students enjoy giving gifts or food to get extra points for class competitions, or just to help another organization in need
Read MoreThe world is now a digital village. Everything we do can be brought together and put into perspective using a network of communication. The subject of digital citizenship and literacy is very important in our lives today
Read MoreI doubt that there are a lot of people who have an in-depth knowledge of what this term means. Personalized learning is very important for teachers because it helps to change the perspective of how they handle students
Read MoreThe world today has evolved. We are in the digital age and everything in and around us has transcended to ICT. Now, we even wonder as to how people survived when there was no internet or the kind of advancement we have in technology today
Read MoreIf you are excited about online resources and learning! Here are some coding opportunities for you!
Read MoreIf you have a student in need of support or that are in risk of falling further behind. These are programs that will help. According to Nancy and Robert an effective pull-out program for students fall into these three categories.
Read MoreMembers of a school community experience their environment through school climate, meaning a place where they feel safe, where they can engage and feel successful
Read MoreUnleash the emergency credentials, we need help in urban schools! I know, and you are right, an emergency teaching certificate is not the ultimate solution but it’s a start. In emergency teacher credentialing
Read MoreWe understand that in order to reach global communication you need to use the World Wide Web. Technology connects us in ways we would couldn’t imagine 20 years ago.
Read MoreI love inclusion… but things are changing in the school systems. It is becoming a challenge for teachers. Teachers share that they struggle with classroom management and parents are concerned about the pace of instruction
Read MoreWhat is dual enrollment, and is it something aspiring college students should do? If you are a high school student who wants to get some or all of your college core courses completed by the time you graduate high school
Read MoreOf course we know that when parents feel welcomed and are invited in the school often they are more likely to be involved in their children’s education.
Read MoreWhat if school playgrounds came equipped with building materials, tools, and movable pieces? There is this breakthrough notion that students may be interested in exploring while using their imagination, go figure?
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