The Immutable Impact of Black Scientists and Inventors | Edutopia
What would we do today without many of the simple devices that we use every day at our fingertips? What would we do if we had to add oil to … Continue reading
I AM
If we teach this message to our students the rest of the curriculum would be easy. tlb
Power of Curiosity
Curiosity is essential in the lives of children. tlb Source
Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock | Documentary about a Forgotten Civil Rights Icon | Independent Lens | PBS
A voice for the rights of women as well as the right to a quality education, Mrs. Daisy Bates was a “heroine of the Civil Rights Movement.” A childhood marred … Continue reading
10 Questions to Get Kids Thinking Deeper About Books
What do you need to drive a great discussion; to get your students to think more deeply about books? I believe the key to deeper thinking about books lies in … Continue reading
Unrealistic Expectations: Does ADHD Medication Make a Lasting Difference to Academic Achievement?
Schools have been working with children with symptoms of hyperactivity for decades; however, the management of hyperactivity (particularly ADHD) has changed drastically especially when it comes to the treatment of symptoms. … Continue reading
Educational Philosophy
Growth Mindset = try+fail+try again! Best equation to teach children inside (and outside) the classroom. tlb
Snow Days Don’t Subtract from Learning
It is never an easy decision to close school on a snowy day. We all understand how valuable our teaching time is for students; however, it was refreshing (on this … Continue reading
Resources for Learning About Empathy on Valentine’s Day | Edutopia
Given the special holiday we are about to celebrate in many of our schools, I could not resist sharing a great resource from Edutopia all about how to teach empathy in … Continue reading
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