K-12
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Why We Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate seems like the wrong choice for Black History Month, after all, many people suffered and lost their lives in the quest for freedom ... -
Improving Student Learning Outcomes
For too many teachers, a test or quiz is the way to evaluate learning outcomes. High grade=Pass, Low grade=Fail (or close to failing). With ... -
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 ... -
Dispelling 6 Myths About the SAT and ACT
As I travel across the country talking to high school students about preparing for life after high school, I get asked a lot of ... -
9 Ways to Improve Your Child’s School Attendance
As parents we want our children to graduate from high school and be prepared for the workforce or college. However, if your child is ... -
Are K-12 Schools and Colleges Doing Enough on Drug Education, Prevention and Enforcement?
Are K-12 schools and colleges doing enough on drug education, prevention, and enforcement? That’s the question that the title of this article poses. If ... -
How to write awesome curriculum units
You need a foundation and walls when building a house. Imagine telling construction workers to pour a foundation and erect some walls. If they ... -
10 TED Talks for Student Empowerment
The life of a student is not easy. Sometimes, the overwhelming task of solving arithmetic and keeping up with household chores makes creative thinking ... -
The case for teaching academic language
Imagine having to learn a new subject but you don’t understand the academic language required for it. You might feel left out or overwhelmed. ... -
Teaching Philosophy in the K-12 Classroom
We regularly engage in the act of thinking before expressing our thoughts. As we pursue knowledge, we tend to apply philosophical thoughts in our ...
