Science Fairs: The Missing Piece of the Education Puzzle
I have always been interested in building things from scratch, so when I first heard about my school's science fair club while in 7th grade, I signed up immediately.
Learning Styles
How Technology Improved Student Achievement in My Art Class
Disciplinary problems were high, student achievement was low, and so was my patience. I knew I couldn’t do this again the following year, so I decided to change my approach. ...
Encouraging Creativity in Lesson Plans
“It can be incredibly easy to treat lesson planning like a checklist. Objective: check. Standards: check. Activity: check.” Education experts say there is a better way.
Starting a Rubik’s Cube Club
Are you interested in improving student engagement with your English Language Learner (EL) students? Here’s an idea that I tried at my elementary school that was both fun and ...
The Benefits of Large Print Books
I thought they would be good for students with visual impairments and some of our struggling and striving readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would ...
Learning with Podcasts
Podcasts are increasingly popular: One-third of Americans say they’ve listened to one in the past month, according to Reuters Institute’s latest Digital News Report. Educators ...
Sit. Stay. Read: How Dogs Can Help Improve Literacy
Reading is about building confidence and having somebody that is non-judgemental if you’re struggling on a word.
Helping Kids With Dyslexia
Technology can be a classroom boon for those who are dyslexic. Computer-based experiences can promote social emotional learning, ensuring kids who have trouble with reading ...
Preventing the Summer Slide
Summer vacation brings a certain amount of relief and anxiety. Everyone looks forward to the break, but the absence of classes can create the possibility that students will ...
Lost Boys
Boys seem to be falling behind girls in our society, especially in education. For several years now, there have been discussions and articles about how boys seem to struggle ...