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10 Virtual Field Trip Ideas for Students of all Ages

Virtual field trips allow students to experience new and exciting learning opportunities that they would not be able to otherwise. These interesting field trip ideas will be sure to keep your kids engaged. Go on a Virtual Field Trip to The White House What better way to introduce your students to US History, Politics, or… Continue reading 10 Virtual Field Trip Ideas for Students of all Ages

Early Education Enrollment Rising, Still Not Good Enough

Early education enrollment has been increasing consistently over the last two decades. Researchers are emphasizing the importance of early learning as we learn more about human development. The human brain grows most during the first five years of life. A child experiences rapid cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and motor development during these years. These years are a… Continue reading Early Education Enrollment Rising, Still Not Good Enough

The Flipped Classroom Model Praise & Criticism

With technology and educational ideologies advancing at an unprecedented pace, many new theories and methodologies are being implemented worldwide. The flipped classroom is one of the hottest topics in education these days. This instructional strategy has received both praise and criticism. Will we see this methodology make its way into our students’ curriculum? Or is… Continue reading The Flipped Classroom Model Praise & Criticism

Traditional Grading Scale: Pros, Cons & Alternatives

The traditional grading scale (whether letters, numbers, or percentages) has been around for so long; it’s hard to imagine an education system without it. Here is an example of a typical grading scale in American schools: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 0-59% I = Incomplete U… Continue reading Traditional Grading Scale: Pros, Cons & Alternatives

Maker Education Basic Info

Maker education is a modern approach to problem-based and project-based learning. It relies heavily on collaborative, hands-on learning experiences to solve authentic problems. This type of education can take place outside of the classroom in “makerspaces” or schools. Maker education emphasizes learner-driven experience, interdisciplinary learning, p2p teaching, and mistake-based learning. Maker culture Maker culture is a contemporary, technology-based… Continue reading Maker Education Basic Info

Plan for Student Safety Before the Back to School Rush

Now that the school year is coming to an end, it’s time to assess what practices are working in our schools, and which ones aren’t. Flash forward to early August: school is about to start, calls from parents are flooding in. You’re tearing your hair out, but you know this all could have been avoided… Continue reading Plan for Student Safety Before the Back to School Rush

Investing in a Safe Learning Environment for Your Students

Asafe learning environment enables students to thrive in school. If a student feels uncomfortable, for any reason, it can negatively impact the learning process and impede their entire future. There are many variables that can go into making a child feel unsafe at school, from bullying to threats of violent activity to not feeling heard. Students… Continue reading Investing in a Safe Learning Environment for Your Students

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