Extended learning in art comes through the visual cues we see daily. Art majors are taught to carry a sketchbook, be aware of their surroundings, and record what they find interesting. These recordings can later become the inspiration for pieces of art. The sketchbook is the foundation and can record things that garner attention […]
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Opportunities for Social Emotional Learning in Physical Education
According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), social and emotional skills are an important part of how students “acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and […]
Extended and Expanded Learning: What Research and Experience Tell Us
I can proudly say that I have been in education for over thirty years. I was a classroom teacher for much of that time, but I also spent many years providing expanded learning opportunities as a private tutor in my community. At first, the big draw for acquiring my services was because I was a […]
Funding Considerations for Key Educational Initiatives
Educational funding for key initiatives has historically come in waves, or as some put it, feast or famine. Funding sources from federal, state, and local levels have always included rules, regulations, and timelines that, at times, can cause confusion for those responsible for reporting back to the public. School and community leaders can find […]
Phonics and the Modern Literacy Teacher
While sharing with my former coworkers and friends that work within education across the nation and around the world, we all have come to the same conclusion—education is not for the faint of heart and certainly only the powerhouse rock stars survive! With the ever-growing demands of education and student academic needs, teachers have […]
How to Create More Dynamic Learning Environments
Schools in Focus Podcast Featuring Sue Ann Highland PODCAST: Creating More Dynamic Learning Environments Dynamic learning environments are more active and engaging for students than the traditional, factory-era model in which students sit facing the front of the classroom while the teacher speaks. They are more likely to help students learn key 21st-century skills […]
Challenging Behavior: A Teachable Moment
Much of my blog writing has focused on my neighbor kids as I observe their day-to-day play. I recently moved and now have no neighbor kids to spy on. In fact, one of their moms texted me to ask what I was going to write about now that I couldn’t watch the children from […]
You Can Use ESSER Funding to Redesign Learning Spaces. Here’s How.
The design of a learning environment can have a big impact on teaching, learning, and student success. A well-designed environment creates the right conditions for students to flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. What’s more, school systems can use federal emergency relief aid to develop and equip their learning spaces for maximum effect. We’ve all had […]
A Case for Strong Social Emotional Learning
I have made a career out of observing children. Technically, my titles were teacher, curriculum writer, specialist, instructional coach, and administrator. But in reality, I observed children, and I wondered about their thinking. I questioned why they reacted in certain ways and wondered how they decided who they liked (and didn’t like). I watched […]
How to Use Federal Relief Aid to Keep Students Safe and Improve Learning
Since March 2020, federal lawmakers have passed three COVID-19 stimulus bills that provide more than $190 billion in emergency relief funding for K-12 schools. The U.S. Department of Education has created the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to distribute this money to schools. States receive this funding from the federal government […]
Outdoor Learning Activities That Develop Environmentally Conscious Students
I grew up in a farming community where the weather could make or break the yearly crops. At a young age, I quickly learned how stressful that livelihood was on a family. While I learned about the weather and its impacts on the harvest, I also had an opportunity to play in nature, examining […]
What Can Outdoor Learning Look Like in Science Education?
Research has shown positive benefits from outdoor learning in science education. These experiences enhance learning for students from all backgrounds, support increased scientific content knowledge, and develop environmentally conscious students. Science is the world around us, and having our students explore this world is essential to understand it. What can outdoor learning look like […]
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