Okay you know the feeling it’s math, and kids come into your classroom with all sorts of prior experiences and beliefs about themselves as a learner.  Tailoring your lesson to meet the needs of every learner in your class is…

Five years ago I wrote about what occurred at SandyHook, in  Newtown Connecticut, today in a small town outside Sacramento, California another school shooting occurred.  I sometimes wonder when the next small town might be mine, the next victim will…

She was my favorite teacher “Ms. SantaMaria” and there are pictures of her with me throughout my elementary years. What made Ms. SantaMaria so special was the connection she made with the students in our class. We knew she cared…

In the field of education, the notion of “life-long learning” is valued as a highly desired quality for teachers.  In most preservice programs,  teacher education centers around the history of education and how it is ever evolving, educational trends and…

By Guest Blogger: Deborah Morgan Did you know the technology skills gap between what employers need and what employees have is a real issue in today’s workforce. In 2014, Harvard Business Review reported that the majority of 1000 Americans, randomly surveyed,…

The Need for Flipped Learning in our Classrooms By Guest Blogger: Dom Gibson Flipped learning has long been used as a highly effective pedagogical approach in classrooms. Flipped classrooms completely transform the nature of the in-class activities of the students….

In the wake of school violence, suicide and a host of other social problems that plague children and youth, teachers and school districts are hurdled with another challenge, equipping children with the socio-emotional skills to thrive in a democratic society and…

Calling all elementary teachers, let’s start a science teaching revolution!   The time is now to abandon your basal readers, let go of the hundreds chart and bring science to the forefront of your instruction.   Get your MEL Science Kit sent…

She was my favorite teacher “Ms. SantaMaria” and there are pictures of her with me throughout my elementary years. What made Ms. SantaMaria so special was the connection she made with the students in our class. We knew she cared…

Communication between parents and teachers is key to the success of the student. A strong parent-teacher partnership encourages important feedback about the child’s academic performance, and opens the door to two-way conversations about how best to optimize the learning experience….