Keeping the Spark Alive: How Parents Can Help Curiosity Thrive Every child begins life as a natural scientist — curious, experimental, and full of “why.” But somewhere between structured schooling and busy routines, that spark can dim. The good news? Parents have tremendous power to keep it alive. Curiosity isn’t just about asking questions — [...]

Differentiated instruction (DI) has been growing in popularity in schools across the country. According to the Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning, “Differentiated instruction involves teaching in a way that meets the different needs and interests of students using varied course content, activities, and assessments.” By teaching differently to different students, these teachers are looking [...]

  If you haven’t been paying close attention to federal education policy recently, you’re probably not alone. You may remember the highly discussed and debated No Child Left Behind Act, a series of mandates signed into law in 2002. The act defined the federal government’s role in helping to erase the achievement gap and foster [...]

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent efforts.” - John Ruskin  As a teacher, you know how vital assessment is to your students’ academic success. Assessment paints a clear picture of where your students stand in their education. They give you insight into student strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. And they [...]

Picture this: the soccer ball is passed to Alex Morgan, star of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, and she heads it perfectly into the net. She scores a goal. But was that her only goal, or was it to win the entire match? Both are goals, yet one serves a larger purpose.  Let's explore what [...]

Parents --it is that time again! Kids are back in school.  Since families face so many challenges such as academic pressures, financial strain, family issues, and continuous violence, parents need to make sure students have a smooth transition into the new school year so they can be successful. We will look at a few tips [...]

Almost 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. Nearly two-thirds of our children will live in a single-parent home sometimes during their minor years. It is important that teachers and parents understand and support this growing population of children. According to research, children who enter a single-parent [...]

Rap is Therapy Inspired True Story African American Student The Greater Atlanta Area Age:15   Rap is Therapy   Creating raps for me is like therapy. Growing up, my father passed away and I was mistreated by people.  I felt pressure to deal with my feelings, because a black man is supposed to be tough [...]

As a teacher, aunt, and nonprofit creator, I always find it helpful to create expectations versus rules, in order to get greater value out of what you are doing.   The internet is an awesome tool to learn, connect with your friends and peers, and share meaningful content with others. Social media platforms such as [...]