As parents, you play a critical role in your child’s academic success. Even if you don’t consider yourself an academic expert, there are several ways you can support your child’s learning and enhance their success in school. There is a good chance that, at some point or another, you have felt overwhelmed when your child … Read More
There is a lot of buzz about implementing social emotional learning in the classroom. We constantly hear that SEL is important for development and that the benefits are endless. These statements are very true! But what is the meaning of social emotional learning, especially for adolescents? The definition provided above applies to SEL for everyone, … Read More
The transition from middle school to high school is an exciting time for students as they begin to experience an increased level of freedom. High school offers students many opportunities and experiences that they have yet to experience. Eight graders will soon be walking into a new building that offers more of everything! Students will … Read More
Most students are about three and a half weeks into learning from home and the stress is building. This is very normal in an unfamiliar situation like the one that students are stuck in now. The current stress that adolescents are experiencing is exacerbated by the fact that they are not fully developed physically or … Read More
By now, you’ve probably heard someone talk about the good that will come from our current situation; whether it be stronger family bonds, an appreciation for what is really important in life, or pollutant relief for the environment. When looking back on bad situations, humans are often left with two questions to answer: How prepared … Read More
Schools are closed across the country and our education system has shifted to distance learning, for the foreseeable future. This is quite a seismic shift in the education world. Most people rushed to internet search engines looking for information and advice regarding distance learning. After a couple weeks of distance learning, most information online talks … Read More
Sadly, the Coronavirus pandemic has halted classroom momentum for teachers across the country. Undoubtedly, teachers are going to great lengths in an effort to keep the momentum moving forward; dedication to their students has been unwavering. Teachers, parents, and students alike are experiencing feelings of worry and frustration as they try to attain achievement under … Read More
Spring break is over, but schools are still closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This means your children are at home every hour of everyday for at least a couple more weeks. These are certainly uncharted waters for all of us. Most schools will be engaging students in some form of distance learning which means … Read More
Should teachers or students be responsible for learning? This is a question that is seemingly easy to answer but very difficult to put into play. If you ask any teacher, they will say that they need to develop out of this world lessons that reach every student in their classroom, but the students must also … Read More
Have you ever heard the term “pivotal point”? Well, this is your captain speaking, we have arrived at our destination. Right now is a pivotal point in the school year for students. The word pivotal is defined as, “of critical importance in relation to the development or success of something else”. We all hope for … Read More
