Syracuse University now offers a collection of free resources to help students develop the skill of coding. The Kids and Coding site includes several learning pages, such as "Glossary of Coding Term," "Six Tips for Teaching Kids How to Code," "How to … [Continue reading]
Remote Learning Challenges
Posted on February 2, 2021 Written by
Our state has numerous school districts in predominately rural areas. Some Arkansas schools (Oark is a good example) serve students in extremely isolated areas. This article takes a look at the impact remote learning is having on students in … [Continue reading]
Crisis Management
Posted on January 19, 2021 Written by
There's an old Irish curse: "May you live in interesting times!" In addition to the usual challenges of administration, many districts continue to struggle with increasing economic insecurity and the ongoing COVID crisis ... not to mention racial … [Continue reading]
Strategies to Engage Students
Posted on January 5, 2021 Written by
We've talked extensively in this blog about the importance of engaging students in learning. And as you know, it's also a major focus of Schmoker's Effective Teaching model. This article offers yet another look at this vital instructional … [Continue reading]