The Financial Makeup of Charter Schools: Are They Hurting or Helping Public Education?
The nation’s public school system is in financial distress. Cost-per-pupil spending is down, class sizes are up and educational programs are …
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Are Charter Schools a Success? Studies Showing Mixed Results
The goal of the Charter School movement is to produce better results than traditional public schools. Now that charter schools have been operating for …
Continue ReadingTips for Classroom Management in the 21st Century
How do you effectively manage the busy, dynamic atmosphere of a classroom in the 21st century? Common Core Standards promote collaboration and …
Continue ReadingHow Schools Are Using Smartphones & Cell Phones in the Classroom
Many, if not most schools ban the use of cellphones and smartphones in the classroom. But should they rethink this policy? There are many teachers and …
Continue ReadingCharter Schools: Overview of the Movement & How it Affects Teachers, Parents & Students
Charter Schools offer parents more options in choosing a school for their child as well as more options for teachers who are freed up from following …
Continue ReadingWhy File Folder Games are So Effective
What’s so amazing about a file folder game? Two aspects addicted me to this incredible teaching tool. First, the file folder game board enables the …
Continue ReadingStates That Have Not Adopted the Common Core Standards: Why Some Educators Are Not On Board
Ensuring that every child receives the tools needed to succeed in college and a career is the goal of the national Common Core State Standards …
Continue Reading5 Tips for Motivating Disinterested Readers
Aloof. Disinterested. Resistant. These are just three frustrating words that might describe a student of yours who is a struggling reader. You may be …
Continue ReadingA Positive Perspective on Public Education: What are the Good Outcomes of Our Schools?
What is the “Crisis” that everyone keeps talking about? I see so much good in how schools are currently operating. Maybe it’s time …
Continue ReadingHow & Where to Find Lesson Plans that Meet Common Core Standards
Most states in the US have adopted the Common Core Standards which encourage technology, collaboration and preparedness for the 21st century. Do your …
Continue ReadingHow Effective are Online K12 Schools? Is This a Good Choice for Your Child?
As budget cuts and the subsequent lack of funding continues to devastate many American public schools, parents, and students are turning to the …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Substitute Teaching: What Will It Look Like Tomorrow?
In a world filled with budget cuts and lack of funding, school districts are looking for ways to reduce expenses. How will this affect substitute …
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