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Drumroll Please. The 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners Are…
Incredible nominations describing amazing teachers poured in. Thousands of votes were cast. Now, the time has come to reveal the winners of the School Specialty Crystal Apple awards. The contest, in its 8th year, invites educators and school communities to nominate deserving teachers who embody key contest criteria of inspiration, leadership and passion. This […]
Easy Ways to Make a Big Impact with Math Manipulatives
The use of math manipulatives is a fundamental instructional best practice. As a school principal, I knew I had an amazing teacher if I walked into their math classroom and students were utilizing math manipulatives to analyze, evaluate, and create in ways that would not be possible without these powerful, hands-on, collaborative tools. Math […]
Including Children with Special Needs in Literacy Activities
We know that parent involvement is directly connected to academic achievement as well as helps to support the development of Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) skills. In addition to just reading to children, parents are also encouraged to take an active role in making story time more interactive. These include suggestions such as pointing […]
Using the Engineering Design Cycle
Engineers use science, math, and technology to solve problems. Some solutions result in products, such as more fuel-efficient cars. Other solutions may be processes, such as recycling compost to be used to make biomass fuels. In each case, engineers employ various methods and practices to reach their solutions. One of these is called the […]
Encouraging Science & STEM Learning Through Family Involvement
Families play an essential role in raising awareness of the value of science and STEM. They are a key factor in encouraging participation in activities that build interest and skills in science. The research has supported this idea for over 20 years. The report A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, […]
Four Ideas to Support Family Engagement in the Art Classroom
The need for family engagement has touched every school district in the country. More and more, districts are developing numerous ways to engage families in the education process. The main goal is to build strong family relationships and make a significant impact on children’s development and educational success. So often, all a parent hears […]
The Importance of Family Engagement in Physical Education
There is plenty of research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success. But what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? Physical literacy is defined by SHAPE America as “…the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety […]
Family Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All
Resources on family engagement in early childhood education seem to have a recurring theme: One size does not fit all. Current research on the topic sheds light on why this is true and why educators must take this to heart. First, to be successful at family engagement, one needs to understand what it really […]
5 Keys to Extended Learning Opportunities and Why They Matter
All students now likely have some form of unfinished learning due to the impact of COVID-19. As a principal of a high-needs inner-city school, there were many questions I encountered that needed to be answered when designing our program for extended learning opportunities. What makes extended learning meaningful for students? How do we engage students […]
Extended Learning in Art: Fostering Inspiration Through Everyday Life
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 […]
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 […]
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