by Sarah Green | Feb 7, 2018 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
The winter of 2017-18 is seeing one of the worst flu seasons on record, with 49 states seeing substantial flu activity and 39 of those seeing “especially high activity,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schools, which are particularly...
by Sarah Green | Dec 27, 2017 | News, Teacher Issues
Every year in April, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) awards a very special title: National Teacher of the Year. For 65 years, the nonprofit agency has supported and scrutinized teachers in all U.S. territories. They have no official standing or...
by Sarah Green | Dec 6, 2017 | Teacher Issues
Technology has never moved as quickly as it does today. Technology invented today is expected to be obsolete in three years, five tops. Even early adopters aren’t easily keeping up, let alone those who have limited time and resources. In a survey from edtech company...
by Sarah Green | Nov 22, 2017 | Student Issues, Teacher Issues
As the holiday season goes into high gear, you might be struggling with STEM activities that reflect that theme. After all, the best way to get kids engaged in STEM is to provide them with fun activities that inspire their curiosity and problem-solving skills. The...
by Sarah Green | Nov 1, 2017 | Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Even as the general atmosphere for LGBT people becomes more accepting, the current administration is intent on eviscerating Title IX protections, which often cover transgender students, and rolling back civil rights protections for LGBT people. In more conservative...
