Social Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Success in Modern Education Social emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of modern education that has gained increasing attention in recent years. Social emotional intelligence (SEI) refers to the ability to identify, understand,… Continue Reading…
June 19, 2023
Entertaining Math written by Bill Reed I know it is hard to believe that Math can be entertaining but believe it or not it really can be! Students and the general population rarely see how mathematics fits into many… Continue Reading…
Book Lists • Social-Emotional Learning
May 24, 2023
Empowering Teachers: Four Must-Read Books for Social Emotional Learning written by Tiffany Creager Summer is upon us! While I love the rest, relaxation, and family time that summer brings, I also relish this time to reflect on the year’s ups… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
May 24, 2023
Summer Reading Challenge By April Connelley Who doesn’t like a fun challenge? I’m doing one right now with my colleagues. It’s an easy way to connect with each other, self-monitor, and push ourselves. Most important, it’s fun, and gives… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
May 25, 2023
How to Improve Students’ Writing Skills Writing skills refer to the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and information effectively through written language. This includes the ability to organize ideas, use proper grammar and punctuation, and tailor writing to a… Continue Reading…
May 18, 2023
Summer Reading List for Teachers Summer is both a time of relaxation and preparation for teachers. As educators, we are always looking for ways to improve our instruction. We put together a summer reading list for teachers that are… Continue Reading…
May 22, 2023
Why Instructional Coaching is Critical by Dianne McKinley If you want teachers to grow, thrive, and stay at your school, instructional coaching is critical. Research is conclusive that the most important factor in children’s learning is the quality of… Continue Reading…
May 3, 2023
Staying Informed! written by Bill Reed Early in my career, when I was in the classroom teaching, I was busy just preparing for my lesson I was teaching. I struggled to stay on top of everything going on in… Continue Reading…
Social-Emotional Learning • Teachers
September 18, 2023
Student Social Emotional Check-In Ideas by Tiffany Creager Daily or weekly social emotional check-ins with students provide a quick way to include student voice, encourage self-awareness, and teach social awareness. Social emotional check-ins are an important part of the… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Reading
May 9, 2023
Decodable Text 101 By April Connelley As I work with teachers, I’m hearing more and more about the transition away from leveled text in the early grades to decodable text. It’s a shift for many teachers who have based… Continue Reading…
