Lessons from High School Musicals
Musicals form an important part of the arts, serving as powerful resources for student learning, engagement, and motivation.
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Sit. Stay. Read: How Dogs Can Help Improve Literacy
One of the best literacy teachers Jane Swire knows is her dog, Blizzard. She and Blizzard visit the local library once a week during the school year as part of a reading program.
How Technology Can Help (and Hinder) with Reading Development
For students who struggle with reading, adding technology can be hugely beneficial. But there’s still a lot to be said about old school methods.
Fear Not the Robot
Robots aren’t just hobbies for students tinkering in basements or garages anymore. Many schools start robotics classes after seeing how popular the clubs are.
Helping Kids With Dyslexia
Technology can be a classroom boon for those who are dyslexic. Computer-based experiences can promote social emotional learning, while apps can help to promote reading skills.
Preventing the Summer Slide
Perhaps some learning loss is to be expected during summer vacation, but there are reasonable concerns about how the break may weaken students’ reading and math skills.
Math Scores: Why is This a Problem?
There are indications that student math scores are slipping. But there is much that can be done in the classroom to elevate students’ overall understanding of mathematical concepts.
Taking STEM Outside the Classroom
Todd Ablett has a simple solution for students who are bored in class: Get them out of the classroom—and into the workshop.
The Importance of Teaching Earth Science
Earth science has long been the poor cousin of STEM programs. It takes a back seat to technology and gets short shrift alongside the physical sciences.
“But I’m just not a good writer”
As soon as I utter the words “writing assignment,” a look of panic appears on my students’ faces. Their hands shoot up like rockets and the questions immediately start.