Teachers at all grade levels struggle to engage students with required reading. In the younger grades, teachers might encounter students who are still struggling to read basic sentences, much less pick up on literary elements. In the older grades, teachers battle against surly students who claim they don’t like reading ...

Most people think principals are people who run schools and vice principals (or assistant principals) simply help them. Vice principals are often considered backup leaders who can step in during an emergency — not unlike the vice president of the United States. The role of a school vice principal is more ...

The remote learning experiences from the past few years highlighted how useful technology can be in the classroom. However, technology often requires money and resources — two things that are nearly impossible to find in some schools. Teachers need to pay for software subscriptions and invest in hardware (tablets, VR ...

Nano-learning in the classroom is a way of teaching that breaks lessons into snippets. Instead of presenting information in a lecture (even 30 minutes can seem like forever to students), the subject matter is divided into digestible bits with small activities to reinforce the ideas. Nano-learning holds the attention of ...

Teachers work tirelessly to engage students with the material. There’s a lot they need to cover over the year and many topics are foundational. If a student misses key lessons at the start of the year, they might struggle to apply those concepts in the future. One strategy that more teachers ...

Each school operates like a small city. Teams work together to reach common goals and keep the school running. The food services team ensures students are well-fed and able to focus in class. The administration team keeps the lights on and works to secure resources from the district. However, there are some ...

Let’s face it. Some field trips are more educational than others. Students visit theme parks to learn about “physics” or go to the mall for an afternoon to learn about “business.” These field trips are usually scheduled at the end of the year and used more as rewards for finishing finals. If ...

Sustainable energy sources are becoming more common in everyday life. Concepts like wind energy and solar panels are no longer theoretical alternatives to fossil fuels. Instead, they are essential for powering homes and businesses in many cities across the United States. Use this guide to introduce renewable energy lesson plans and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an influx of virtual field trips and online learning opportunities. Curators, docents, zookeepers and program directors did their best to provide virtual experiences for students who were learning from home. Now that schools have returned to in-person instruction, in-person field trips have also started back up. ...