Just a reminder: You can read or download my Educating America newsletters and the accompanying downloads for free from this very site. Look to the top of this blog. Scan across and click on: Return to Educating America. Whether you are an educator, a para educator, a parent, or a community volunteer, you will find… Read More »
As summer approaches, students need to work on skills to propel them through life toward success. Consider how you might help them work through these 6 R’s every day, all year, for as many years as possible. They’ll provide a fantastic payoff!! Resiliency Help students cope with stress and to develop empathy. Suggestions: work on… Read More »
I accidently discovered this online forum for kids to help save the world, one person at a time. The event was a local celebration for kids who made a difference. Check out the international organization and then share it with teens you know. We.org Copied from their website: WE empower people to change the world.… Read More »
Children’s books have been popular for kids as well as adults for decades. Many titles are older than grandparents! Here is a list of a dozen popular kids books followed by 4 questions I hope you will answer. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Alice in Wonderland The Chronicles of Narnia Where the Wild Things Are… Read More »
Next Saturday, Dec. 5th is International Volunteer Day. Make a plan to volunteer in support of others. Whether it’s a soup kitchen, a food bank, shopping for a home bound person or helping in schools make it happen. As 2016 approaches, find a way to work in 1-2 hours a week as a volunteer. Send… Read More »
Education Week published an article on parent-teacher conferences (9-30-15) entitled Parent-Conferences Get a Makeover and written by Sarah D. Sparks. In the article she shares how districts have changed their format to academic parent-teacher teams (APTT). The idea is to create meetings where parents and teachers meet and share what they know about the… Read More »