By Michele Breakfield In today’s world of technology and social media overload, our children are becoming more sedentary and nature deprived than any other generation
A KEY PART OF ANY CONSTRUCTION PLAN By Jason Russell Given the numerous mass shootings at schools that we have seen across the country, it
PEOPLE NEED TIME By Art Willer Today we are all experiencing the technology revolution. There are so many good things about this revolution – wonderful
By Nicole Katz No matter how you look at it, educational institutions across the board are dealing with continuing budget constraints. The financial pressure is
By Katie Onstad School improvement efforts have driven data collection to new and alarming heights in recent years. Many argue that data is essential for
By Christine Lyons One of the best things about delivering professional development and consulting in schools is working side by side with teachers and administrators
RURAL SCHOOLS CONNECT TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS VIRTUALLY By Sabari Raja Public schools in rural areas enroll nearly 12 million students, representing 24 percent of all
By Michele Lawson There are many paths to successful careers. College degrees aren’t for everybody, so technical certification may be a key factor to increased
By Andrea Brown-Thirston Desiyah, a 10th grader, began arguing with one of her classmates about a group project they were working on. The teacher asked
HOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR DYSLEXIA CAN HELP PUBLIC EDUCATION By Gena Farinholt and Debra Mitchell As an educator, you know that reading is fundamental to
COPING WITH TEST ANXIETY By Julia Wasson I’m in ninth grade. I’m taking a make-up history test: a one-question exam. Panicked thoughts race through my
By Fern Ingber Do you know what is the most prevalent chronic illness among children in the U.S.? Diabetes? Obesity? Asthma? According to the American
The beautiful charm of Europe meets an unparalleled mixture of thrill rides and adventure at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The Virginia theme park has something for
HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK The English Citie of Henricus, the Virginia Indian Community of Arrohateck and the Rise of Science and Technology of the 17th Century
Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown is located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and just south of the Mason-Dixon Line. We are
PENSACOLA’S GORGEOUS GULF COAST Well known for its sunny skies, sugar-white beaches and warm, emerald waters, Pensacola is putting its unique stamp on educational tourism,
Sea turtles put the fun in Science! STEM is a common acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC),
THE SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM Inspiring Conservation at the South Carolina Aquarium Students who visit the South Carolina Aquarium with their classes take back an important
What’s So Important About Student Travel? Have you wondered how student travel could ever make a difference in the world of education? As a teacher,
Adventure awaits next door with history, culture and fun! Neighboring New Orleans, Jefferson Parish is the place to explore. Stretching 60 miles from the shores
Bring your crowd to their feet with a trip to the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience. Our 45-yard indoor playing field
Grandfather Mountain offers students a unique opportunity — the chance to learn about nature from nature itself. But with North Carolina schools
By Jonathan Levine Imagine you arrive at your school one day to find all of your computers padlocked, and a man in a mask is
By Dr. Travis Feezell What does it mean to be engaged in a liberal arts education? I’ve been pondering this question much lately, primarily driven
By Richard Wang Like millions of other Americans, in January I tuned in to President Barack Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address. Here’s what
Scott Springston As a leader you may be asking yourself – “I signed up for this?” The answer is yes and many are glad you
By Dennis Lewis and Judy Brunner 4th Down and a Few Months to Go In the first in a series of articles in collaboration with
The Importance of Managing K-12 District Resources By Bruce Hamilton The topic of resource management always grabs the attention of K-12 superintendents and administrators, simply
Pepper Gel Can Provide Peace of Mind for Students, Parents and Faculty As the #1 pepper spray brand trusted by police and consumers worldwide, SABRE
RB Knight Publisher “The nation that has the schools has the future.” —Bismarck That’s a fine quote, and more relevant now that it was in
Charles Sosnik “Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the
Jayne Ellspermann Do your students want to come to school every day? Are your staff members counting the days to Friday? What is the sense
Dr. Joni Samples If we’re talking about Perfect Schools in this edition of SEEN, then let’s talk about the Perfect Family. You know the one
Ruth Herman Wells M.S K-12 schools need a makeover. There’s no denying it. Ask almost any teacher and they will tell you that teachers are
Megan A. Fagge and Robert A. Just Children are impressionable and the experiences they have while in school will have a profound impact on their
DESIGN FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Mark Walters Photos Courtesy Of Steelcase Education Personal computers begat school computer labs. Online educational videos led to blended learning and
Peter Hodes In the past, schools were responsible for educating students; today, they are also responsible for physically protecting students. People have traditionally worked hard
Dr. Billie J. McConnell The Perfect School We must start with the “perfect school.” Until we come to an agreement on what students should learn
STEP 2: THE MODERN CLASSROOM AS IT INFLUENCES LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR Gina Sansivero This is part two of a two part series. In part one
