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. […]
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Wellness & Social Emotional Learning Spaces
In the first episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung and Guest Dr. Sue Ann Highland discuss the importance of learning environments and their role in promoting social emotional learning (SEL) and wellness in the classroom. Creating a classroom environment that promotes social emotional wellness is crucial for the overall development and success […]
5 Keys to Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
Strong family engagement is critical in supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development of children. Research shows that when families engage with early education programs, their children exhibit better behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills. Engaging parents and other caregivers in their children’s education is essential for supporting their long-term growth and […]
Why Books Matter: 3 Steps to Building a Successful Classroom Library
Reading has been shown to increase academic knowledge and improve student performance across all content areas, specifically in comprehension and vocabulary skills. Outside of academic performance and growth, students who have access to books develop a more positive outlook on reading and learning. Other positive effects include improved concentration, memory, and sleep. For these reasons […]
Six Factors to Consider When Creating Learning Space Design
Recently, I presented why it makes sense for K-12 leaders to create a unified vision for what the learning spaces in their district should look like. Establishing a district-wide standard simplifies the design process for new learning spaces, guarantees consistent high quality, keeps projects within a defined budget, and helps achieve equity for students […]
Block Play: Stacked with STEAM
Blocks have been described as the tool you can’t teach without. This statement is true given the fact block play readily supports children’s development in all areas. Not only does it enhance growth in oral language, social and emotional learning, and gross and fine motor skills, it specifically supports development as it relates to […]
5 Tips for Designing Flexible, Multiuse Learning Spaces
COVID has demonstrated the advantages of designing schools with maximum flexibility and utility in mind. Schools with multipurpose spaces and modular, movable furniture were able to be reconfigured easily to accommodate multiple needs for both today and tomorrow. Now that schools have had to pivot to handle pandemic pressures, we can see an even […]
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 […]
Four Ways Schools Can Alleviate Supply Chain Problems
The supply chain problems can impact the availability of educational supplies — and this, in turn, affects the experience of both students and teachers. These problems aren’t going away any time soon, and school district purchasing departments will have to come up with a plan to ensure that schools receive materials as they’re needed. […]
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 […]
Safe and Healthy Schools: What Can Schools Learn from Hospitals?
Schools must have a solution for disinfecting learning spaces that is effective and that stakeholders can fully trust during cold and flu season. Currently, the most popular strategies employed by schools are disinfecting surfaces with chemical sprays and using low-rated MERV filters to purify the air that people breathe. Yet, both methods have shortcomings […]
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