by Sarah Green | Feb 3, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
The link between hunger and health can affect a child’s physical, mental health, and academic focus. However, there might be additional factors that can help contribute to a child’s performance in school. A study by the Kansas Fitness Information Tracking initiative...
by Sarah Green | Jan 31, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
Kids love holidays. Classrooms will be decorated, candy will be eaten, and joy will be had. And there’s no reason why teachers can’t take advantage of that existing interest by centering educational lessons on the holiday in question. The trick, of course, is making...
by Sarah Green | Jan 30, 2014 | Parent Issues, Profiles, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013, commemorating the occasion by raising more than $6 million to bolster their already impressive education programs. The organization is committed to mentoring underserved students who...
by Sarah Green | Jan 29, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
Thought the holidays were over? Think again—it’s almost Valentine’s Day! For the enthusiastic teacher, each holiday is a great opportunity to decorate the classroom in a new and interesting way. Check out these ideas for getting your classroom in the spirit—for next...
by Sarah Green | Jan 27, 2014 | News, Parent Issues
Parents, hold onto that tablet! A new study reveals an educational drop-off for children after the age of four. Turns out, toddlers to pre-schoolers watch the most educational media compared with other age groups. As tablets have become more affordable and accessible...
