Over the years, there has been a constant pendulum swing between K-8 schools versus middle schools. The research goes back and forth, and the districts go back and forth ... but more often than not, districts make that decision based on financial … [Continue reading]
Help Your Teachers Build Empathy
Empathy is a critical skill that all teachers need, especially in troubling times. The better teachers understand how students are feeling, the better they can respond appropriately to a given situation. In addition, there is a significant body … [Continue reading]
Impact of Principals
As school leaders, principals have responsibilities related to teachers, staff, families, and students. It's a complex job that can be filled with both joy and frustration. And needless to say, the ongoing pandemic has made it even more complicated. … [Continue reading]
Connect to Real-World Learning
As a result of the pandemic and ongoing interruptions to "normal" schooling, many are concerned about learning lost and disengagement ... and rightly so! However, one new report finds that both parents and teachers overwhelmingly demand a holistic … [Continue reading]