If you believe the headlines, "kids these days" are the worst. Teachers are quitting in droves in part because the Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids are disrespectful, lazy, and downright unteachable. And that's to say nothing of systemic issues in curriculums, school budgets, politics in the classroom, and more. But the kids, apparently, aren't making it any easier. A story from author, mom, and educator Megan Davidhizar, shows that not everyone's having a bad experience with the younger generations....| Upworthy
I created a provocative title for fun. Tyler pointed me to this podcast: Joe Liemandt – Building Alpha School, and The Future of Education (Apple podcast link) I suppose I’m sold on the…| Economist Writing Every Day
Geothermal power use in Hachimantai, Japan has grown further, now supplying 100% of electricity needs of elementary and junior high schools. The post Elementary and high schools in Hachimantai, Japan now 100% powered by geothermal first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal News & Insights.| ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal News & Insights
From morning routines and homework zones to emotional check-ins, a professional organizer shares strategies to start the school year smoothly. The scent of freshly sharpened pencils, the squeak of brand-new sneakers and the abrupt end to summer’s slow mornings—it can only mean one thing: back-to-school season has arrived. Whether you’re waving goodbye to a kindergartener […] The post Back-to-School Made Easy: 10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Family Organized appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Schools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills?| Education Week
Learn how to teach 3rd grade multiplication and other math facts so that kids remember them for life! The post How to Teach 3rd Grade Multiplication appeared first on Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting.| Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting
Somehow this is still happening.| Upworthy
Those last few days were like a taste of freedom. After months and seasons of going to school every day, we could see the light at the end of the tunnel – and boy, did it feel amazing. I have incredibly strong memories of the last days of school throughout my elementary years. And while those years are now many (many!) in the past, I hazard to guess that the last days of school in the 1970s aren’t too dissimilar from the ones kids experience today. --- Get the latest from It's a Southern ...| It's a Southern Thing
The end of the school year is quickly approaching! Before you reach for that sunscreen, though, we’d like to take a moment and talk about learning loss – otherwise known as the “summer slide.” It’s no secret that summer break can have negative effects on student achievement. Test scores in mathematics and literacy often flatten ... Read more The post Summer Slide: Strategies to Combat Learning Loss appeared first on GreatPhillySchools.| GreatPhillySchools
Learn about kindergarten registration requirements for the 2024-2025 SY!| GreatPhillySchools
Bilingual education offers incredible advantages for children, however some parents wonder whether it’s too late to start once their child reaches elementary school (typically teaching students between the age of […] The post Why Elementary School Is Not Too Late to Start A Bilingual Education appeared first on Tessa International School.| Tessa International School
Preparing students for college and career success starts well before high school—and it doesn’t only involve occupation-specific training.| Education Week
Thanks to overwhelming teacher demand, the Texas Mobile STEM Lab program is growing from a single traveling lab to a fleet of nine for the 2025/26 school year. Teachers may apply through May 31 for one of 270 school visits available for the 2025/26 school year.| Learning Undefeated
Learn more about supporting literacy for students with CVI by utilizing “Meet The Cast” handouts that can provide context for plot elements/visuals| Veroniiiica
A new elementary school is opening in Frederick County in August of 2026. Until a new name is chosen, the school has been designated Elementary School (ES) #41. The new 882-seat elementary school will be located near the intersection of Route 144 and Mussetter Road in the Greenview Planned Unit Development in eastern Frederick County. ...| The Lance
New for 2025-26, Challenge Success is thrilled to be expanding its nationally-recognized School Partnership program to elementary schools!| Challenge Success
In the current moment, a focus on student voice can help support students’ sense of connection and belonging and can help mitigate the uncertainty and anxiety many may be experiencing. Often, adults in schools begin by trying to resolve issues by making decisions themselves, but in trauma-sensitive schools educators ask students about what they need and listen carefully to their responses before taking action.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
Features to consider when choosing a backpack with low vision, along with tips for making backpacks easier to see and identify| Veroniiiica
Have a research paper due? Consider writing about disability, assistive technology, or accessibility topics using these research tips| Veroniiiica
By Melanie Ingler | Communications Coordinator We are thrilled to introduce Christina Assirati as WSP’s new Pedagogical Administrator for Preschool – Grade 5. Christina brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a dedication to Waldorf education that will enrich our school community. Christina’s journey into Waldorf education began in Brazil while teaching at a bilingual preschool. Faced with having to teach three-year-olds to read and write, she began to explore different approaches a...| Waldorf School of the Peninsula
New year, lots of exciting new multicultural children’s & YA books! Check out our extensive list of gorgeous books for ages 0 to 18!| Colours of Us
Inside: Engaging activities to build rapport with kids and teens so that they can feel supported and like a valuable part of the school community After I finish writing my last note for the night, I turn off the lights, slip under the covers, and try desperately to fall asleep. Immediately I’m met with a... The post How To Build Rapport With Students: 30 Ways To Connect appeared first on Kiddie Matters.| Kiddie Matters
Discover the best multicultural chapter books of 2024, featuring a wide range of diversity and subjects! For ages 5 to 10.| Colours of Us
Tools and strategies for adapting accessible charts for students with low vision in large print or visual formats| Veroniiiica
Materials and strategies I’ve used to create tactile images for people like me with limited sensitivity in their hands| Veroniiiica
My tips for watching classroom videos with low vision and light sensitivity, as well as how to make videos easier to see| Veroniiiica
Strategies for highlighting information with low vision and using highlighters, including options for improving visual access and ideas for nonvisual access.| Veroniiiica
My personal superlatives for writing utensils and writing aids for low vision and dysgraphia, and how my preferences have changed over time| Veroniiiica
It’s that time of the year again: Presenting the 100 best multicultural picture books of 2024! Another year flown by, and what a crazy one it was. Now more than ever do we need to get multicultural books into … Read More The post The 100 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Browse our extensive list of new multicultural children's & YA books October 2024! You will find gems for all ages here, 0 to 18!| Colours of Us
Less than four weeks to go until election day! With so much at stake, it is important to support Kamala Harris, and never too early to teach children of any age about the democratic values she stands for. … Read More The post 10 Children’s & YA Books about Kamala Harris appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
So many wonderful new multicultural children’s and YA books this month! Our September favourites are The Littlest Food Critic (Babies & Toddlers), The Magic Callaloo (Preschool), Zion’s Crown (Elementary School), Weirdo (Middle School), and Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote … Read More The post NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books September 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Dear Elementary School Teacher, here are ten things your new visually impaired student might want you to know, from an adult with low vision| Veroniiiica
Strategies for making proofreading, edits, and suggestions for content accessible for students with low vision| Veroniiiica
Tools and strategies for adapting digital equations using math editors and web applications to display content in large print for low vision students| Veroniiiica
My vision changes based on different factors, here are my tips to manage fluctuating eyesight with assistive technology and disability accommodations| Veroniiiica
Tools and strategies for drawing, sketching, and graphing math solutions with low vision using a mix of low-tech and high-tech options. Great for dysgraphia!| Veroniiiica
Not just for TVs, it’s also for TVIs! Learn how to use teleprompter apps as assistive technology for low vision and display text in very large print| Veroniiiica
My tips for how to reduce glare in the classroom for low vision students and make classroom items less bright and reflective| Veroniiiica
My tips for using the free Brainfuse online tutoring service with low vision accessibility settings and assistive technology| Veroniiiica
I see two of everything, even when wearing glasses. Here are ten “odd” things I do with double vision and how my vision influences these behaviors| Veroniiiica
Every teacher and TVI should read this! How I use the free Clips app with low vision to create accessible videos and narrated images for visually impaired| Veroniiiica
Common environmental accommodations that help to make the classroom more accessible for students with vision loss| Veroniiiica
Tools and strategies for adapting page layouts for math assignments in large print, part of math problems and low vision accessibility series| Veroniiiica
Strategies for using VDWrite in the classroom with low vision students, including how to convert documents to TXT and turning in completed assignments| Veroniiiica
Norman Roberson, a former music teacher at a Christian school in South Carolina, is facing 12 counts of sexual battery with a student.| The Roys Report
Tips for using the free TumbleBooks app for accessing audio narrated picture books for elementary school students with low vision and print disabilities| Veroniiiica
Tips and strategies for creating an inclusive and accessible therapy dog reading program experience for participants with low vision and print disabilities| Veroniiiica
Get free audiobooks through the Sora application and their free audiobook summer reading programs- great for students with print disabilities!| Veroniiiica
Here are several free and low cost services for finding accessible picture books for low vision readers, including braille, audio, large print, and dual media| Veroniiiica
Inclusive and unique summer reading prizes to celebrate reading in multiple formats for participants with print disabilities who don’t read standard print| Veroniiiica
Learn about designing for visual impairment, braille, and assistive technology with Low Vision/Blind Barbie and her white cane!| Veroniiiica
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! With our increasingly faster world and the aftermath of the Covid years, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are on the rise among children and teenagers. The multicultural books on this … Read More The post 20 Multicultural Children & YA Books about Mental Health appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
March is Women’s History Month! The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, recognizing women who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals’ lives and institutions. We’ve put together this list … Read More The post 21 Multicultural Children’s & YA Books for Women’s History Month appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Have a go at this et of 7 Halloween Writing Promps and Coloring Pages. Can be use with the promps or create your own for poems and more!| Red Ted Art - Kids Crafts
Are you the parent of a child about to begin elementary school or the parent of a child currently enrolled in elementary/middle school? Learn more about your options before it's too late.| GreatPhillySchools
Examples of disability accommodations for graduation and other commencement events for graduates of all ages| Veroniiiica
Outdoor learning offers a host of evidence-based benefits for students. One Virginia school serves as an example how.| Education Week
Practical tips and strategies to build rapport with students so you can establish trust and cultivate a supportive learning environment.| Kiddie Matters
Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice as the “cool teacher.”| The Educators Room
Season 3 of Abbott Elementary is back with the shenanigans from Jeanine and crew!| The Educators Room
We've compiled a list of 100 Alternatives to "How Was Your Day?" so families can have better, more meaningful conversations at any age.| The Family Dinner Project
October 7th brought savage Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians in which 1200 were massacred, and 239 taken hostage. Among the murdered were men, women, pregnant women, children, infants, and the eld…| Kars4Kids Parenting
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
oaklandmurals.com is a collaborative site featuring murals, street art and legal walls of Oakland, California.| Oakland Murals
Viewing the pandemic as a shared exposure to trauma among everyone in the school community helps us look differently at what is in front of us. It also helps us respond differently with a focus on practices that can mitigate the impact of the traumatic experience of the pandemic by strengthening the sense of community in our school.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
TLPI shares a series of blog posts highlighting key take-aways that we have heard from discussions with trauma-sensitive school leaders as they reflect on how utilizing the trauma lens guides them in their response to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges. TLPI shares a series of blog posts highlighting key take-aways that we have heard from discussions with trauma-sensitive school leaders as they reflect on how utilizing the trauma lens guides them in their response to the ongoing pand...| Trauma Sensitive Schools
We are thrilled to share with you a new website, www.students-speak.org, that provides a platform that uplifts students’ voices and showcases their actions and advocacy to help create schools that provide what they need in order to do well.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
