Engaging Families
September 2018
Dr. Joni Samples This last week I received a tee shirt from a friend. Across the front were the words ALLEGEDLY RETIRED. That’s very true
Dr. Joni Samples This last week I received a tee shirt from a friend. Across the front were the words ALLEGEDLY RETIRED. That’s very true
October 2018 EdSurge Fusion: October 2 – 4, 2018 in San Francisco, CA National Forum on Character (Character.org): October 4 – 7, 2018 in Washington,
Professional development for faculty is critical to their success both in the classroom and in their scholarly pursuits. In general, professional development activities are an
By Beth H. Scott, Ed.D. Over a career that has spanned 40-plus years, I have worn a variety of hats in the education arena. First
By Marta Leon, PhD Main Idea (Summative) Comprehension This complex skill happens to have a large role in reading comprehension overall. Instruction in main idea
Uncovering the narrative to our children’s future By Iris Garner, Ph.D. In academia, buzzwords and acronyms are everywhere. Research, educational policy, politics and media help
By Jennifer Nigh This writing between my daughter and me probably looks quite familiar to you. Most likely, you have engaged in this type of
By Dr. Dylan Wiliam Currently, according to the results of the latest round of international tests, over half a million American students leave school each
By Carla Moore If you work in the district curriculum office, this statement may be what keeps you up at night: Districts and schools have
By Dr. Meghan Ferraro Maybe you are still on the hunt for that perfect job, maybe you have just secured your first teaching position, or
An Integrated Approach to Teaching Students Who Learn Differently While many colleges offer special programs for students with learning disabilities (LD) and other learning challenges,
LEADERSHIP Mac Bogert of AZA Leaning Mac Bogert received his Masters of Education from the University of Virginia and worked as a Teacher Specialist for
Deirdre Edwards Editor-in Chief The new school year is always a good time to make a fresh start in so many ways. Here, at SEEN,
ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training Institute® instructor led classes provide preparation and a plan for individuals and organizations on how to proactively handle a violent
Betabox is reinventing STEM field trips by bringing them to you Since being founded in 2014, Betabox’s mission has been ensuring that world-class hands-on learning
While many colleges offer special programs for students with learning disabilities (LD) and other learning challenges, Landmark College is one of the only accredited colleges
By Danielle Goedel I recently came across an article in The Atlantic with a headline that caught my attention. It posed the question “Are Teachers
Denny Hill’s process has become a model for educational facility planning and management. Denver, CO – May 21, 2018 – The Essential Guide to School
With Amy Newmark, from Chicken Soup for the Soul® The educational system is a hierarchy, and sometimes you may feel that you’re just a powerless
By Mercy Mutindwa Melmark New England celebrates its 20th anniversary this year as a premier human service provider with a private special education school, professional
The Younger, The Better By Josh Frahm Challenge Let’s start with a challenge: I challenge each of you as school administrators to walk into a
When is the last time you visited the North Carolina Zoo? Whether it is with your family and friends or as part of a school
Experience September 11th through the remarkable personal stories of survival, loss and healing from those who were there, and discover the tremendous spirit of resilience
There’s a historic, unique and offbeat destination perfectly situated between Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Annapolis waiting to be discovered. Whether you want to explore the
By The Dairy Alliance As the school year is winding down, do you ever consider what students who rely on school meals will do for
Deirdre Edwards Editor-in Chief With the school year winding down, it’s now time to chase the sun and get some much-needed rest. While you are
By Connie Evers The Nutrition Facts food label is getting a makeover. More than 20 years since its debut, the label is catching up to
The Evolution and Case of Physical Education By Eric Larson and Sean Brock Take a step inside physical education class at Marjorie Rawlings Elementary in
With Dr. Joni Samples I retired a few years ago for about for 20 minutes. I knew that was all I was going to be
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER By Deirdre Edwards This is not an easy question to answer. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a veteran administrator, there is
The Business of Great Schools and Great Students. An Exclusive Interview with Education Consultant Crystal Scillitani In the previous article, we touched on some career
How Bear Creek Elementary Went From a “D” to “A” By Willette Houston Be Bold. That’s where a school leader must start if you want
By Ron Nash Teachers of history at the secondary level have a daunting task. Every new school year brings more to “cover” as a matter
Where are the Women? We know our world and culture is changing rapidly. There is a new invention and new innovation introduced to us daily
By Judy Zimny Familiarity with STEM continues to increase as we progress further into the 21st century and transformational learning and teaching. With only a
Why Does it Improve Learning? By Karen L. Mahon Gamification is the use of game design and mechanics to enhance non-game contexts and it’s a
By Mac Bogert Watch children play. We know they’re the hardest-working learners. Whether they meet on the playground or at the beach, even as strangers,
By Alissa Parker It has been more than five years since I lost my daughter, Emilie, during the Sandy Hook school shooting. While a lot
By Paul Timm, PSP Schools strive to be safe environments for their students, staff and visitors. However, the numerous acts of school violence this year
A Practical and Effective Approach to Safety By Al Gille Soon after I joined Great Oaks Career Campuses as their Coordinator of Safety and Security,
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