Educators know all too well how crucial math skills are for academic success. Yet, for some students, math is a stumbling block that derails learning and erodes confidence. Gaps in foundational math skills can extend beyond just that subject and affect a student’s overall academic performance and self-confidence. This is when high-quality math interventions […]
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Engaging Students as Active Science Learners with FOSS
It’s just a straw. To most people, a simple straw is an ordinary object we see daily. But to a child, simple objects open up a world of scientific investigation and discovery. Engaging with Phenomena Science instruction has a history of students sitting passively at desks, memorizing vocabulary, and trying to absorb lectures from […]
How to Create and Deliver High-quality Student Interventions
Student interventions are an essential part of any K-12 education system. Each student’s needs are unique, and some students might need additional guidance beyond what they get through whole class instruction. A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) or a Response to Intervention program (RTI) ensure that students’ various learning needs are addressed, allowing everyone […]
Activate Character Education Through Active Science Learning
Character education is an important concept that embraces students’ emotions as a tool for learning. It has broad implications across various academic subjects, but more importantly, it helps students develop healthier identities and manage their emotions. That foundation is critical for academic success in everything from math to PE, but the approach can differ […]
5 Engagement Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes
Strong school-family-community partnerships bring exceptional value to children’s education. A recent book by Karen L. Mapp, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and four other co-collaborators synthesizes the available research to explain who benefits from these partnerships and the many advantages of family and community engagement. Everyone Wins! The Evidence […]
Community Engagement with Citizen Science
One Million Acts of Science for Citizen Science Month Have you ever dreamed of making a great scientific discovery that makes the world a better place? We all grew up learning how scientists throughout history found ways to study and understand everything from the smallest atom to the widest galaxy. The parts that don’t […]
Hazleton Area School District Case Study
Hazleton Area School District Partners with School Specialty® for Design and Furnishing of Flexible Learning Spaces If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the days of delivering a “one-size-fits-all” education are long gone. Every child has unique learning needs, and modern learning environments must be flexible and adaptable enough to […]
Creating Healthy Learning Environments for Staff & Students
When students are healthy, happy, and physically active, research shows they perform much better academically—and learning healthy habits at an early age can set them up for a lifetime of success. While PK-12 leaders are rightly focused on the well-being of their students, staff health and wellness are just as important for student success. […]
Your Planning Partner, Step 1: Set Goals
We know educators are being asked to do more than ever, and educators know planning ahead is the best way to achieve your goals. As your planning partner, we want to help simplify the planning process so you head into each new school year fully prepared to engage and inspire young minds. Whether you’re […]
Creating Inclusive Early Childhood Spaces
An inclusive early childhood classroom space is an intentional environment that promotes both physical and emotional development. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews early childhood expert Jennifer Fernandez, and we welcome back Cecilia Cruse, MS, OTR/L, to discuss ways to create an early childhood space and how to modify it to encourage independence […]
Start a Robotics Program at Your School
Starting up a robotics program or updating an existing program is a fun and rewarding initiative, but it also requires time, patience, and knowledge. Administrators, parents, and community members will likely want to know how and why such a program is a good investment for the students and their futures. As a teacher, you’re […]
Let’s Talk About Burnout and Staff Shortages
The teacher shortage problem across the nation is indeed a pressing issue. Many schools struggle to find qualified teachers, leading to large class sizes and increased workloads for existing teachers. This, in turn, contributes to teacher burnout. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews Dr. Richard Warren Jr., an award-winning educator, professor, and renowned […]
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