Three School Safety Questions that Every Parent Should ask Their Child’s School and Expect Answers
In this video, I outline three essential questions that every parent should ask their child’s principal. If they don’t or can’t answer them in detail, this is a sign that the school is unprepared for emergencies.
28 Activities for the First Day of School To Start the School Year Off Right
Back to school, here we go!
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Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking Temperatures
No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools’ concerns.
30 Thought-Provoking Math Puzzles for Middle Schoolers
Critical thinking, trial and error, and pure logic abound.
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What New Data Show About Principal Turnover
Principal attrition increased during the COVID-19 crisis—but it’s not a drastic departure from past trends.
Does ‘Toxic Gratitude’ Harm Latino Educators in the Workplace?
This is the third in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Read the first part here and the second part …
What Is Phonemic Awareness? A Guide for Teachers and Families
This fundamental literacy skill is essential for all readers.
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Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs
A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.
How Schools Are Coaching — or Coaxing — Teachers to Use ChatGPT
“If educators can reclaim their time by using generative AI to do the mundane tasks, they can get back to doing some of the fun stuff that made them …