What I Wish I Knew about Dyslexia as a Teacher
Oct 24, 2019
What I wish I knew as a teacher was that my students might have had dyslexia. And if you’re a teacher, you’ve had students with dyslexia, too. I spoke to Marlene M. Lewis, a registered speech-language pathologist, who works with children with dyslexia. She shared what she wishes everyone knew about dyslexia.
3 Reasons Why Neuroscience Should Be Important to Title 1 Educators
Oct 1, 2019
Teachers and school administrators, especially at Title 1 schools, who want to make the most out of their funding should consider what neuroscience research can contribute to their programs. But what does neuroscience have to do with Title 1? Below are the top 3 reasons why neuroscience should be part of the Title 1 conversation, along with corresponding action items for educators.
New Study Suggests Fidgeting Helps Students With ADHD Learn
Dec 1, 2015Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is known to affect approximately 11% of school-aged children, 
and new research into ADHD indicates that fidgeting may help students learn better. Learn more about how to incorporate movement in your classroom to help your students.
Social Skills in the Digital Age: What’s Screen Time Got to Do With It?
Apr 15, 2014
Most of us who spend time with kids know that good social skills are a must for navigating life. But many children today are not developing the social skills they need to effectively handle interpersonal relationships. Is screen time getting in the way?
Self-Regulation Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities
Mar 18, 2014
When a student with a learning disability struggles academically, it’s logical to think that the issue is related to the student’s deficit in a specific ability. And while that may be true, there might be more to it. Students with learning disabilities may not know how to effectively work through challenges. Here are 4 self-regulation strategies that can benefit your whole class.
8 Ways To Build Student Stamina
Jan 14, 2014Students who have mastered persistence are able to work through challenges, deal constructively with failures and adversity, and achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Try these tips for boosting your learners’ stick-to-itiveness.
5 Trends in Education for 2014
Jan 7, 2014The inclusion of listening standards in the Common Core heralds a new focus on listening instruction in the classroom. In 2014, teachers will spend more time demonstrating what listening “looks like;” explaining what students should be doing with their eyes, ears, and bodies while listening; directing learners to notice when they haven’t been listening; and measuring how well learners apply what they’ve been taught. What other education trends are predicted for 2014?
The Benefits of Downtime: Why Learners’ Brains Need a Break
Dec 17, 2013With so much to do and so little learning time in a school year—fitting in downtime is easier said than done. That’s unfortunate, because research shows that time off-task is important for proper brain function and health.
Child Development Versus Standards-Driven Learning: Who Wins?
Dec 3, 2013Cooperative Learning Strategies in the Classroom
Jul 9, 2013Students in cooperative learning groups don’t always allow each other equal participation. For a more inclusive environment, try these strategies.
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