Author: Matthew Lynch
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Ask An Expert: Should Teachers Give Spelling Tests?
Question: Should students be given weekly spelling tests? Rebecca S. Answer: First of all, thank you for your question. Weekly spelling tests are a time-honored tradition ... -
3 Unconventional, Yet Perfectly Valid Reasons to Become a Teacher
Here are three slightly unconventional, yet perfectly valid reasons to become a teacher: -
STEM projects help ESOL students build skills and shine
Middle school can be challenging as students make the transition from elementary school and adjust to the many physical and emotional changes they’re undergoing. For English ... -
K-12 Online Learning as a Life Skill
Online learning is more than a fad. The facts are staggering: According to the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, there are nearly 1.9 million K-12 ... -
Spend less time searching for classroom resources
A teacher’s job does not end when the school bell rings. From grading papers and prepping classroom materials, to creating lesson plans and seeking out professional ... -
Waivers, Blueprints and Reform: The Future of Educational Policy
Kids are taught from infancy that every person is special – that each child has his or her own talents and strengths to bring the world. ... -
Top 3 Reasons the US Should Switch to Year-Round Schooling
The traditional school year, with roughly three months of vacation days every summer, was first implemented when America was an agricultural society. Learning to read, write, ... -
Society Trusts (and Expects a Lot From) Teachers. Why?
Teachers are the conduit for the quality of life in America, because they touch just about every adult in the nation at some point in their ... -
4 Things High School Students Should Know Before Graduation
As the stakes rise regarding the necessity of a high school diploma for lifelong success, so do the standards to earn one. High school graduates today ... -
Diverse Conversations: Let’s Talk About Financial Aid
The Washington Post reports that the average college student will graduate with $25,000 in debt. With over $1 trillion in outstanding loans, student debt outweighs credit ...
