To thrive in today’s world, students must come out of high school having the knowledge and skills that are so desperately needed to be successful in college and in the workplace. Unfortunately, critical thinking skills are at an all-time low … Read More
Education
Project Based Learning- Part II – The Advantages of Using Project-Based Learning in Your Classroom
When it comes to project-based learning, there are so many advantages to using it in both traditional and virtual classroom environments. Project-based learning keeps kids engaged, it promotes critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques, it helps them make important … Read More
Project-Based Learning – Part I -Using Project-Based Learning in the Virtual Classroom
Keeping kids engaged in the classroom can be one of the trickiest things you have to do as a teacher. With constant distractions, the different levels of skills and abilities among your students, and a variety of interests to contend … Read More
The Value of High-Quality, Responsive Customer Service in Virtual Education
Virtual education has become a booming business in recent years with more parents opting to enroll their children in virtual schools across the country. And now, more school districts are making virtual learning options available for parents to choose. While … Read More
The Important Interactions That Take Place in Multicultural Classrooms
Babies are born into this world perfectly sweet and innocent. They have zero preconceived notions about people in general. And they love to stare at a variety of happy faces and carefully observe their expressions and mannerisms. As children grow … Read More
Missed Social Opportunities & the Impact on Kids
Missed social opportunities during the pandemic have affected our students in immeasurable ways. They have led to a decrease in the overall mental health of our students and they have resulted in unintended behavioral consequences. Healthy social interactions are important … Read More
Social Interactions Are Important for Learning – Part II
One of the most unfortunate side effects of the COVID pandemic is the impact that limited social interactions have had on our kids. Being quarantined for weeks and sometimes months at a time, avoiding crowded indoor and outdoor spaces, and … Read More
Social Growth Recovery After the Pandemic – Part I
The physical health and safety of students and teachers have been a primary focus since the COVID pandemic began. School districts around the country had to close their doors, and when they were finally able to reopen, they did so … Read More
Learning Loss – Part III – How the Pandemic Heightened Learning Loss
Since the official declaration that COVID-19 was a worldwide pandemic in March of 2020, many serious concerns regarding children and education have come to light. Between disturbing gaps in their learning, their inability to socialize with their peers, and the … Read More
Learning Loss – Part II – Why No Child Left Behind Was Enacted
Education is a continuously evolving field with new studies taking place, research-based curriculums being tested, and legislation being enacted on a regular basis. For administrators and teachers it can certainly feel like your role as an educator is constantly changing. … Read More
