What I’ve Learned: Bilingualism is a Gift and a Treasure
By Cindy Long Educators may spend their careers preparing lessons, but often the most memorable are those they learn themselves. With that in mind, NEA Today asked school staff – everyone from classroom teachers and bus drivers to guidance counselors and school nurses – to share the everyday lessons they’ve picked up along the way in a series called “What I’ve Learned.” What I’ve Learned: Theres
Education Secretary Suggests Later Start to School Day
A later start to the school day could help teenagers get the most from their classroom time and local districts should consider delaying the first bell, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday. School districts would still be free to set their own start times, Duncan insisted in a broadcast interview, but he pointed to research that backs up his comments that rested students are ready stude
5 Ways to Get Students to Listen
Good listeners are both rare and valued in our culture, but listening is often considered a forgotten skill. So how do we help kids become better listeners? Check out these tips to encourage a deeper level of listening that also include student accountability. Source: Edutopia Related posts: Five Ways to Get Girls into STEM 5 Tips to Avoid Teacher Burnout Looking to Redesign Your Classroom?