What are your thoughts of “phenomenon teaching” or as some may call it “teaching by topic?” Finland is reforming its educational system. As we in the States are focusing our attention on the Common Core they are moving toward teaching by topic.
Read MoreIn order to become a 21st century school it takes a visionary learner. A 21st century school needs a leader that will not be afraid to be creative and innovative as well as listen to their stakeholders
Read MoreAre 21st Century schools so far away from public schools that it’s hard for teachers and educators to imagine? Now don’t get me wrong, teachers want it, but how to get there is the challenge.
Read MoreIs it me, or am I noticing more students with health concerns from elementary to high school going on to college. I’m noticing mental health cases, substance abuse counseling, as well as an overall medical care
Read MoreI love Mental Math! Have you ever witnessed a principal doing mental math problems in front of the whole school? Click to see! What do you think it does for a students’ self-esteem!
Read MoreTime to prep for the test; it seems like every year, January is the test prep time! It’s a rat race of professional developments catered to “passing the test” that are suppose to in turn validate our schools existence for another year
Read MoreIn the article, Internet Violence and Cyberthreats, a recent study reported by CNN, “about half of teens with a MySpace account had posts claiming that they engaged in risky behaviors, including acts of violence and self harm” (Internet Violence and Cyberthreats)
Read MoreI love to support teachers starting projects and using programs such as Kickstarter to fund ideas and projects. This teacher had a fire at her school and lost many materials and supplies and took on the initiative to create a fundraiser to replace items in her classroom
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