Equity in Educational Practices:
September 2019
Coaching Teachers to Implement Evidence-Based Practices with All Students When we examine student performance data in education, we see drastic ranges that correlate to a
Coaching Teachers to Implement Evidence-Based Practices with All Students When we examine student performance data in education, we see drastic ranges that correlate to a
Enrolled in a graduate program? Thinking about getting that post-master’s certificate? You’re not alone. Every year educators from all fields look for new graduate programs,
“Thank you teachers for all you do! Here at SEEN, we honor your dedication and commitment to our children and communities. We do our best
Every child, and every child at heart, knows there is a certain magic about an amusement park. It’s more than just the rides and food
S. Joseph Woodall, Ph.D. and Mary Margaret Richardson We have spent a great deal of time working with the concept of individual equity regarding the
Dr. Terry Talley As a science teacher, specialist, or supervisor, we are often tasked with explaining to our supervisor why students are struggling with the
How leading with compassion, empathy and community supports teacher development Allison Violette, Ed. D. The legacy of an education leader spans far beyond good test
Editor-In-Chief “Meet George Jetson….” Welcome to the STEM Issue! Who knew a 1960s cartoon would someday mirror real life in 2019 and beyond? Well, a
Deena Pierott We all know that STEM plays a crucial role in our modern world, from the economy to our general well-being. It will continue
A Futurist’s Perspective With Dr. Robert Furman Furman STEM has become a household word for most educators. It is the emphasis of Science, Technology, Engineering,
By Dr. Terry Talley When we introduce the Scientific Method to our student, we have the highest intentions for these budding scientists to come away
By Dr. Matthew Lynch Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like
By Anjali Dighe With the increasing impact of technology in nearly every sector of the global business environment, coding has become a necessary language and
While STEM programs get a ton of attention and accolades (and rightfully so!), STEAM programs are just as important. If your school, or school district,
By Mark Gerl Here in the early 21st century we have a wealth of new materials we can use to teach and learn an amazing
By Tate Rector As an engineering teacher, finding ways for my middle school students to effectively use technology, to make important scientific connections as outlined
Turn Discouraged Readers into Engaged Readers Pictured: Devonte and his mother Carolynn celebrate after working through the Great Leaps Digital Reading Intervention and making his
By Katie Lopez – originally posted on GettingSmart.com Children need to explore and to discover. This is how you innovate; you fail your way to
By Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar As educators who teach writing, we’ve all heard the moans and groans from our students. They don’t want to write because
By Douglas Tepper Imagine your dream car, loaded with every bell and whistle you’ve ever imagined. Years of work by a lot of bright people
By Bob Holl Why is it that despite decades of calls for change, some things never seem to change significantly? Years of appeal for tax
By Ann Wallenmeyer Springfield Public Schools’ motto is “Engaging, Relevant, and Personal.” Our district serves 25,000 students in five high schools, nine middle schools, one
By Katie Forsell I like to tease my oldest daughter that her first word was “Why?” (even though it wasn’t) because in her toddler years,
Exclusive Interview with SEEN Magazine Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. These academic concepts, otherwise known as STEM, are nothing new to the sports world. In fact,
OP-ED: WILL E-SPORTS BE IN THE 2024 OLYMPICS? SURELY NOT! By Mike May Introduction by Deirdre Edwards As you know, we’ve been discussing the great
By Mike May for PHIT America Question: What is the one thing which schools can provide to all students in all schools in all states
It Should Fit Into Your Life By Sydney Chaffee Earlier this year, some students complained that the way I taught new vocabulary words was overly
I’ve observed two contrary facts about educators: Few people have the amount of influence that educators have. Most of you handle that responsibility with extraordinary
COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION Daniel Joseph of Competency Based Education Solutions CBE Solutions provides support for districts seeking to develop learning systems that are the foundation
A Well-Rounded Classroom Every teacher juggles multiple agendas: teaching the standards, encouraging critical thinking, and getting their students up to speed. All these things –
More than 219,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since the 1999 Columbine tragedy according to The Washington Post. While a report by the
By Bruce Canal Students do more than learn when they’re at school. They make friends. They socialize. They develop, they change, and they grow. The
Delivering a Curb-to-Core Line of Defense By Courtney Pederson Not long ago, security concerns for most schools involved student conflicts, vandalism, theft and liability —
By Anisa Heming Every school is an investment in the future. Schools have the unique opportunity to nurture young minds and support a stable, sustainable
Kickstarting Your Green School By Anisa Heming At the heart of every school is the desire to help students thrive. This desire requires support from
By Lauren Houston A shimmering 18-foot-tall Firebird sculpture greets visitors to The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Its reflective mirrors, glass and specks of color
Are you in the know? About educational field trips at the North Carolina Zoo that is. The Zoo offers a variety of educational activities for
The Fredericksburg region, consisting of the city of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County, is conveniently located between Richmond and Washington, D.C. and offers a
