It’s said that there is always a blessing in dark times, and this was it: my chance to share my 1970s childhood with 25 children of 2020.

Students want to read stories that matter to them and, most of all, they want to see themselves reflected within the pages of their beloved comics.

Musicals form an important part of the arts, serving as powerful resources for student learning, engagement, and motivation.

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

Starting to feel slightly worn out in my current role, I wanted to avoid burning out altogether, so decided that it was time for a change.

Let’s begin with the realization that what we all inherently understand is indeed true: kids are different today than they were when we were younger. You hear this stated by colleagues and, if you’re like me, from your own mouth quite frequently. The fact is, they are.

Student absences are not a new issue in education, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only added to this growing problem.

When you have a teacher who has presence, students are impacted in ways that positively affect the class. But what exactly is teacher presence?

It's nice to think of the Internet as a wonderful invention that has made our lives both richer and more efficient. It's a nice notion and it's an accurate one—the Internet has changed our lives for the better. We can now communicate with people from all four corners of the globe. We can share, swap, and gain as much knowledge as we could ever want or need. There are no negatives associated with instant knowledge—or are there?