This summer, parents with kids at home probably rediscovered the number of times per day their children can ask a variation of “why?” Most parents begin answering with the best... read more

School can be an environment of “every person for him- or herself,” and not just on the elementary school playground. According to Vicki Zakrzewski of UC Berkeley, “testing... read more

As we return to the classroom, with the new school year comes the chance to implement a new curriculum. This year, why not take a leap and try a customized curriculum? A... read more

In elementary school, the end of each school year was marked by a big all-grade field trip to which the entire grade looked forward all year. Whether we visited the zoo in... read more

It’s no secret that parental engagement in student learning is a huge predictor of student success. Not only does an open line of communication help parents understand what their... read more

The three terms in the title of this blog post are all popular (and effective) strategies for classroom reading. They are also so similar, and so frequently confused, that you may... read more