ALICE Training Institute
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
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
By Aaron Lirette New Orleans is a city of allure. Generations have been enchanted by its deep culture and rich traditions. The character of the
As summer slips away, cooler temperatures and colorful foliage takes its place—a sure sign of autumn splendor! A train ride is a unique way to
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
Clarksville, Tennessee is first and foremost a river city. The Cumberland and Red Rivers merge in the heart of the town, very near where the
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay is a 63-acre theme park in Louisville, Kentucky with more than 70 rides and attractions, including five thrilling roller coasters,
Re-creating the World of 17th Century Virginia’s Powhatan People and the English Colonials The colonial Virginia-era “Citie” of Henricus began as a military fort in
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a cornucopia of sights, sounds and experiences, bringing to life the ambiance of an early European village celebration. The Festival
Located at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the National Civil Rights Museum chronicles key episodes of the American
Score a touchdown with your students by taking them on a trip to The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame this school year! Our 45-yard
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
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
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,
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
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. Dylan Wiliam Currently, according to the results of the latest round of international tests, over half a million American students leave school each
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
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 Marta Leon, PhD Main Idea (Summative) Comprehension This complex skill happens to have a large role in reading comprehension overall. Instruction in main idea
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
One Person’s Point of View By Robert Holl Having spent my entire career in education, a career spanning nearly 50 years, I have seen many
Creativity and Independent Thinking By Dr. Rob Furman Augmented Reality appears to have gone “mainstream” for the first time. Augmented reality superimposes information on our
Not Just a Trend By Lee Wilson Parent engagement in the classroom is all the rage in the EdTech market. Most recently, the conversation in
GET YOUR STUDENTS EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING Create personalized experiences that encourage, excite, and build confidence in children with LeapFrog learning systems. Our products combine robust
By Roxanne Moore Since 1946, the USDA Child Nutrition Programs has maintained a mission of providing healthy school meals to children all across America in
A Quiet, National Killer By Herschel Walker One of the biggest keys to my success in life has been physical activity — on a daily
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A FAN The start of the school season brings the start of the fall and winter sports. Many of us equate
The Long and the Short of It By Denny Hill Quality learning environments have been found to exert a positive influence on students’ educational performance.
What K-12 Administrators Need to Know About the Building Code Process By Deidre “Dee” Leclair, AIA In what has become a standard three-year code cycle
By Joe Hendry In a post-Parkland America, state lawmakers have earmarked over $250 million in school safety grants in states along the Southeastern coast line
By Mindy Marvel As a parent, I am grateful that my daughters not only received a great education but had no major safety issues throughout
Even with the unprecedented amount of money available in the 2018/2019 academic year for school safety and security, most schools will not reach a level
Violent Threats And Incidents In Schools: An Analysis of the 2017-2018 School Year Researched and Written by Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. On
By Mac Bogert Dis-Integrated Learning I started teaching at a nationally recognized high school in Fairfax, Virginia. Our test scores, graduation rate and college acceptance
By Mary Jane Weiss, Karen Parenti and Jennie Labowitz For individuals with disabilities, the success of intervention depends on many variables. Providing evidence-based effective treatment,
By Dr. Billie Jo Cowley What is trauma? How may trauma affect my student’s academic performance? What can I do as a teacher to help
By Will Henson As educators we are, by the nature of our work, faced with many opportunities to have difficult conversations. These occur with students,
By Jim Accomando When my children started elementary school, my wife and I wanted to make sure their school had all the tools and resources
With Dr. Robert Furman When starting a new school year, every administrator thinks about how to bring about positive change. We hear a lot about
