3 Stress Free Tips for the Beginning of the School Year
By Tiffany Hamlett The beginning of the school year brings excitement and stress for both teachers and students. It’s a new year with new students
By Tiffany Hamlett The beginning of the school year brings excitement and stress for both teachers and students. It’s a new year with new students
Here in Front Royal, life has a happiness to it. The breathtaking views of the mountain ranges, the tranquility of the Shenandoah River flowing through
Applying Cognitive Theory and Gamification to Improve Reading Comprehension Mandy Vasek and Andrew Vreeke Differentiation and personalized learning should not be avoided. What a tangled
At the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad, we aim to provide each visitor with an experience they cannot get just anywhere. Situated in the mountain
Deirdre Edwards Backpacks. Laptops. Lesson Plans. Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! I know we all ask the same question…where did the summer go so
Peg Oliveira Neither scientists nor educators are ready to prescribe MRI informed practices for improving learning in individual children. However, new research does demand that
FamilyFriendlySchools.com One of the major things I have come to understand both as an educator and a parent is the huge influence parents and teachers
Dr. Joni Samples My definition of “brainy teachers” is not what you might think. I’m not talking about the straight A student who becomes a
FamilyFriendlySchools.com One of the major things I have come to understand both as an educator and a parent is the hugeinfluence parents and teachers have
A Mix of History With Lots of Fun Thrown In Known as “The Holy City,” Charleston, South Carolina needs no introduction. This world-renowned city has
You want your students to connect with American history: the sources of our democratic values, how our lives have changed over time, and how the
Columbia SC is a state capital with superpower: it makes everyone happy! It’s easy to get to, and once you’re there, it’s easy to get
Vocational learning has evolved over the years. In the past, it referred to individuals learning particular skills in fields such as welding, plumbing and automotive
Michael Toth K-12 educators now widely recognize that preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s new economy must be our top priority. In the business world, thought
Stewards of Privacy Holly Hawkins The use of educational technology is growing at an astounding rate in the U.S. and that growth raises privacy concerns
By Na’ama Y. Rosenberg The need for special education in schools is increasing every year, and educators are struggling to find new and effective ways
Helps Students with Project-and Problem-Based Learning Projects Henricus Historical Park is located 80 miles west of colonial-era Jamestown along the historic James River. It consists
By Glen Haimovitz Day-to-Day Management = Crisis Management Most schools conduct annual or biannual drills on significant activities such as active shooter, tornado or bomb
Dr. Heather Pressley I grew up in the 70s and when I was eight I joined Little League to play baseball — with the boys.
Jump into the world’s biggest box of LEGO® bricks and take your students to the ultimate LEGO classroom at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta. Located inside
By Andrew Shlesinger, MSW, LICSW Director of Clinical Technology, Melmark New England Evidence-based teaching, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) chief among them, relies upon quality data,
Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction, has opened in Nashville. With a completely different concept, the Nashville location will be the beloved brand’s first to
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
By Megan Fagge Daniel Pink, in his popular TED talk “The Puzzle of Motivation,” outlines the collected evidence on motivation and performance. His compelling argument
By Clay Whitehead A discussion with Dr. Lori Desautels about neurodiversity and behavior engagement As interviewed by Clay Whitehead for SEEN Magazine When we teach
By Judy Perez Many districts in the U.S. are thinking of, planning, and/or implementing personalized and blended learning. All are at various, mostly initial, stages
Let’s Build a Train! By Erin Akers What is more wonderful than watching four year olds at play? The imaginative wonder and creativity present is
By Sean Nank As the recession of 2008 becomes a not too distant memory, some schools are finding themselves better funded. With this comes the
Dale Schlundt The fundamental purpose of higher education is more than teaching the today’s facts. Unfortunately, it is a more complex initiative. The outcome for
Engage with the First Amendment It seems only fitting that a museum devoted to the First Amendment and free expression overlooks Pennsylvania Avenue — “America’s
By Anne Cain Dairy foods play an important role in children’s growth and development in many ways, but one of the most important is developing
An innovative approach to holistic professional development for all school district employees to improve student outcomes By Jeanette Haren I’ve spent over 15 years talking
On Dec. 1, 1955, the act of one courageous woman sparked a movement that brought change not only to the city of Montgomery, Alabama but
The Institute of History, Science and Technology on board the YORKTOWN provides a full range of programs and activities. Our programs use the YORKTOWN and
Amy Newmark, from Chicken Soup for the Soul People say that seeing the world through rose-colored glasses is a bad thing, but I don’t agree.
The Freedom to Have Fun Find Your Freedom Want more freedom than any destination in the U.S.? You’ve come to the right place! Your Greater
Where the past and the future share the same Main Street When guests first arrive in Greenville, South Carolina, they’re captivated by the unique blend
