How To Start The School Year On A Happy Note
The following article originally appeared in eSchool News By Tracey Smith | Sept 9, 2018 The author of “10 ways […]
Social Emotional Learning Standards: A New Definition
Last August, CASEL announced a “joint effort” to establish Social Emotional Learning Standards across 8 US states. For many long-time […]
Four Essential Teaching Skills for the 21st Century Educator
When my son Daniel started the first grade, he was struggling with reading. My wife and I felt that we’d […]
10 Inspiring Books for Students
As educators, it's important that we use the resources around us to give our students the best possible information, perspectives, and opportunities in life. Here is a list of 10 classic, must-read inspiring books for students.
4 Questions to Ask Students to Draw Them Out
As we enter into sensitive and important conversations with our students, we must remember the immense value of showing vulnerability ourselves. As they say, ‘be the guide by their side, not the sage on the stage.’ There are four critical questions to ask students that will draw them out, under-discussed topics which we can offer vital guidance in.
Positive Words Lead to Positive Behavior
Moments can be enormous in the lives of our children and students, and the words we use have a significant impact on those moments. Words bring attention to things, and where attention goes, energy flows.
