Let Us ________
If you're a teacher, you know teaching isn't what it used to be. I am only in my fourth year of teaching, so I can't even imagine what...
The Road to Learning
We are told not to “teach to the test,” but what happens if our students don’t do well on the test? When it gets to cramming time before...
Stop and Talk
Part of the scientific method is sharing results, because what good is a new finding if it is not shared? Part of our innovation plan and...
"Make Learning Fun"
It’s a typical Tuesday at the elementary school. Teachers are running around to make copies, attending meetings, instructing students,...
Be Influential
The human brain is an incredible thing. There are so many factors occurring deep within our thoughts and emotions that we do not even...
Affective is Effective
People say “mind over matter” when they are taking on a challenge. When taking on change, people should say “heart over matter” because...
Breaking Out of the Norm
In today's 21st century world, there are one million things kids need to learn. That's not a hyperbole, although a hyperbole is just one...
History Repeats Itself
I am frightened. Before progressive education in the 1940s, students were being drilled to memorize facts. The teacher was front and...