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Why Mr. Johnson’s Classroom Is More Fun Than Yours
An elementary educator’s own academic struggles inspired him to use a project-based approach that simulates real life—and boosts test scores. By Anthony Johnson Some kids dream ... -
Reading to your child: the difference it makes
Peggy Albers, Georgia State University If you are a parent or a teacher, you most probably read stories to young children. Together, you laugh and point ... -
Educators: How to Understand Religious Freedom and Your School District’s Rights
The question of “religion and public schools” is one that still rages hot across the country. How to talk about religion (or whether to talk about ... -
Should parents ask their children to apologize?
Craig Smith, University of Michigan Have you ever felt deserving of an apology and been upset when you didn’t get one? Have you ever found it ... -
14 Signs of Cyberbullying in the Classroom
By Gabe Duverge One of the biggest trends affecting education across the country is the migration of bullying to digital media, which is commonly referred to ... -
How We Finally Left No Child Left Behind
Eight years past its expiration date, No Child Left Behind is finally gone. How and why did this happen? Read on to find out about the ... -
3 Reasons Not to Adopt Year-Round Schooling
I have long been a proponent of year-round schooling. In the past, I have often discussed why I feel that teachers should get behind the push ... -
Why Turkey wants to silence its academics
Fatma Müge Göçek, University of Michigan After the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey, one of the first actions of the Turkish state and government was ... -
How Teachers Should Build Their Resumes
When you apply for a teaching position and hand in your teaching portfolio, your resume will likely be the first component that your potential employers review. ... -
Are gifted kids more sensitive to screen violence?
Jonathan Wai, Duke University; Brad Bushman, The Ohio State University, and Yakup Cetin, Fatih University The past few weeks have been full of several unfortunate violent ...
