Teachers
Educators Must Believe in and Advocate for Their Students
Advocates are people who stand up for, speak for, and work to enhance the lives of those who are not able or not yet able, to speak for themselves. Sometimes ...
Educational Leadership
37 Interview Questions That Will Help You Find Effective K-12 School Superintendents
A school district is a collection of schools that operate within a specified area of a state. It is ultimately governed by a school board that ...
Higher Education
How Comparing Grades Can Stunt Your Intellectual Development
We all know the feeling, you work hard to prepare for an exam, craft the perfect essay, or develop the perfect project, and now its time ...
Edtech & Innovation
7 Benefits of STEM Education
STEM education in the U.S. is increasing in popularity—more schools are implementing STEM learning into their curriculum and making it an integral part of what they teach. In this article, ...
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The Neuroscience of Early Childhood Development
When we talk about early childhood development, especially best practices, we rarely factor in the importance of neuroscience. Before I begin my discussion, I feel that it is necessary to define what neuroscience is. Neuroscience is the study of how the human nervous system develops and functions. The subcategories of computational, cognitive, cultural, linguistic and ...How Comparing Grades Can Stunt Your Intellectual Development
We all know the feeling, you work hard to prepare for an exam, craft the perfect essay, or develop the perfect project, and now its time to receive your grade. Back in my day, we had to wait until the teacher physically provided you with your score, but now, students in K-12 and college can ...Instead of Complaining, Schools Should Show Parents How to Engage in Their Child’s Education
If you are in the field of education, then you know that if you ask a teacher to name the biggest problem that they deal with, lack of parental involvement would be number one on over 75% of the lists. This is not a scientific figure, but as an estimate, it is pretty good. These ...8 Tips on Nurturing Your Young Child’s Curiosity
We often take for granted the role that curiosity plays in the learning process. Research has shown that curious children outperform their peers in the subjects of reading and math. But how can we nurture curiosity in young children? To develop this skill, children need to be taught socio-emotional skills like imagination, innovation, invention, resilience, ...What Theo Taught Me About Dyslexia
“Theo’s Gift” Back in the day, I was a huge fan of the Cosby Show and the life lessons that it taught to kids and adults alike. One of my favorite episodes was entitled “Theo’s Gift.” Before I discuss why I loved this episode so much, let me talk a little about Theo’s character. When ...
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