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Staying organized is important for any student to be successful. Our recent survey highlights that a lack of organization is the leading barrier to student success. For some, it’s an issue of getting started and for others, it’s difficult maintaining […]
Each school is different. Each has its own set of normal procedures, values, and beliefs. One institution’s rituals and ceremonies may differ from an institution in the neighboring district. Each school has prized symbols and stories that give the school […]
Driving and improving student success is a top goal for educators. Factors that contribute to success vary, ranging from student preparation to motivation to engagement. In truth, student success takes on many forms like meeting academic or curriculum goals and […]
It is an exciting prospect to embark on a new educational goal. Achieving that goal, however, often takes more than intelligence or skill. It requires course-taking ability. It is a process to translate the information provided by your professor into […]
Educators are always looking to find the latest and best resources to effectively reach students and to improve their own teaching methods. Podcasts are both entertaining and informative, which make them excellent tools for teachers to use both inside and […]
Being a school principal is a challenging career, and it takes someone with the right balance of both experience and soft skills to be effective at leading teachers and ultimately making a difference in the lives of students. These are […]
It seems there’s an app for everything these days. Students aren’t given textbooks and binders full of blank, lined paper for school anymore. Now they get an electronic tablet on which they download a digital version of their subject textbook. […]
Many adults tend to romanticize their college years as a completely carefree time. We spent our days soaking up the sun on a campus lawn, cheering at football games and partying. The truth is, college student stress is real. Adjusting to […]
Voices In America Segment Profiling Memphis Rise Academy In this Voices In America television segment learn how Memphis Rise Academy’s implementation of customized school planners, designed by The School Planner Company, has “made a world of difference” for their stakeholders. By […]
As an educator, I have seen many technological trends come and go. However, there’s one tool that I consistently use with students every year that I feel is an invaluable resource, and one that will never go out of style: […]
Parental engagement is vital. You’d have a tough time finding an educator who wasn’t aware of the benefits of parents taking an interest, and getting involved in their child’s education. Unfortunately, it’s really not that easy. Parents sometimes don’t show […]
Students deserve an education that will not only prepare them for college, but also for the rest of their lives. In order to do this they should be given responsibilities, such as classroom jobs and group projects, which foster a […]