Written by Jackie Cali Hunt, Account Executive Manager
This time of year, teachers revel in receiving gifts from students, parents, significant others, or school leadership. It’s actually never a bad time to buy a teacher a gift, but this time of year marks the halfway point where teachers can take a small breath of reprieve before the holiday season.
We surveyed education professionals from Pre-K to Higher Education and asked them what they consider to be the biggest barrier to student success. Answers varied, but we took the most popular ones and created an infographic for you to share with your colleagues, school board members, and community leaders.
There’s no doubt that bullying is a problem that affects a huge range of people. Studies show that at least 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6 to 12 experience bullying, and that 99 percent of students in grades 6 to 12 experience cyberbullying.
Bullying isn’t just unpleasant. It can have potentially harmful or grave effects. In fact, experts believe that there is a direct link between suicidal thoughts and attempts and being victim to a bully.
Students benefit significantly when they manage their time wisely as it teaches them responsibility and can enhance their academic performance. But often students need guidance to make the most of their time. The great news is that there are several ways you can help your students get more structure in their day.
Here are some effective time management techniques students can use to stay productive and get what they need to be done in a timely manner.
Learning isn’t a game plan or a mandatory process to be followed by all students. Instead, it’s a way of life; it’s a part of our routine. To actively engage in constant learning, we need self-motivation and to find inspiration from the environment around us.
Building school culture takes time and is an ongoing mission for school leaders. One of the easiest ways to improve school culture day in and day out is through posters.
A simple poster can further create an engaging learning environment. Promote your school’s policies and expectations by placing posters on the walls, windows, and doors throughout the school.
Read more below and download some of our 10 free print-ready posters.
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According to the US Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, parent-teacher communication, initiated by the teacher, is a critical element of student success. Parents report that clear communication provided by the educator increases their confidence and ability to participate in their child’s education.
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For many, summer is the season to unwind. The warm weather is the perfect excuse to lounge during beach trips, days poolside, and hammock filled afternoons. It’s also the season to cross off some titles from your reading list.
While there is an endless number of books to read, we compiled the best books for teachers. This list focuses on professional development for educators and offers strategies, tips, and insights to apply in the classroom during the school year.
Students have it hard these days. On top of studying for exams and writing papers, they also need to think about life after college, and which career path they want to pursue. The connections made in college can turn out to be instrumental in post-graduate life and are known to make the difference between the start of a successful or difficult career.
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Grading students’ work is a necessary part of any teacher’s job. However, it can be time-consuming and take away from other important aspects of education, too.
Thankfully, there are grading strategies you can apply to better manage your time. To be efficient with your time, you have to have a plan for keeping grading to a minimum. When you apply effective grading strategies to your grading routine, you can save time and focus more on teaching.
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