Change is good, but difficult for some. I think teachers are historically in this group. Please don’t change what I […]
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Teacher Morale Down? No Money, Curriculum Confusion- Let’s solve it!
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire -William Butler Yeats Teaching is […]
Pi Day- March 14 – CELEBRATE the existence of PI (pie)
CELEBRATE PI (PIE)!!! What does pi mean? Do you use pi in your daily life? Do you realize what a […]
Kids Need To Belong to Something-The Benefit or Arts Education
The premise is this: Commit yourself and reap the benefits. Do the work and something worthwhile will result. I believe […]
WOMEN in HISTORY- Celebrate Awesome Women Scientists and Engineers
While listening to California Institute of Technology’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Seminar celebrating Women in History Month to discuss the various […]
Everyone Wants to Improve Education-What Will it Take? A referendum on “PAY FOR PERFORMANCE”
So many factors go into a good education. In recent years, the light shed on what is needed is like […]
Writing-Kids must learn to write, communicate, use their imagination and creativity
Reading and writing are the key to learning. You can do or learn anything if you can read without relying […]
Perspective: The Lessons of Sports and the Performing Arts-How Do They Contribute to Overall Education?
SPORTS AS A METAPHOR FOR LIFE I am all for sports. I believe that kids participating in sports learn valuable […]
STEM or STEAM – What Does It Really Mean and How Do We Do It?
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ~ Albert Einstein ~ Every […]
WE CAN STILL IMAGINE ~ Creativity in the Classroom
I don’t want to live in a world where creativity is not fostered and nurtured. It must be valued. It […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 