As educators, parents, and mentors, one of our primary objectives is to instill in students a genuine love for learning. When students are actively enjoying learning there is a profound impact not only on their academic performance but also on their personal growth and success in life. When...

For a long time homework was something that just was. Teachers gave practice assignments to students and they were turned in the next day for ten points towards your overall class grade. Educators spouted the idea that homework was a tool to reinforce learning, promote...

By Elizabeth Jorgensen

As teachers, we value work/life balance. It makes us better practitioners. 

At work, we:

• collaborate with colleagues
• assist students
• plan lessons
• contact parents
• write letters of recommendation
• teach
• attend IEP meetings
• provide feedback on student work
• and more!
...

By Tyler Rablin

I’ve heard it called an epidemic.

I’m talking about the amount of missing work at the secondary level. It truly defined the beginning of the school year. Teachers returned to the classroom excited to be back with students, try out new ideas, and engage in the type of...

You’ve probably heard of the song by The Notorious B.I.G., “Mo Problems, Mo Money.”

It’s an a cappella choral piece that poetically shares the scientific evidence that backs the claim that the amount of math homework students do per day directly impacts the...

You’ve probably heard of the song by The Notorious B.I.G., “Mo Problems, Mo Money.” It’s an a cappella choral piece that poetically shares the scientific evidence which backs the claim that the amount of math homework students do per day has a direct impact on the...

One social share can immediately impact change. “My kid hates school,” I shared on Twitter and Facebook, and suddenly I had support from people around the world.

Here’s what happened. I tweeted this then shared it on Facebook

School must get all kids to comply. School must...