John Landrum looks at a variety of ways in which new technology can open doors for students with disabilities and provide a more level playing field for all learners.
International school wellbeing study
During the summer of 2018, over 1,000 international school teachers and leaders completed the first ever international school wellbeing research. The findings were instructive, reports Anne Keeling.
Leah’s quick survive and thrive tips!
School professionals are often blamed for the ills of society. Yet, there are countless administrators, teachers and counselors who challenge and inspire students to do their best and strive for excellence. Leah Davies suggest 10 ideas educators may want to consider as they continue their work.
. . . . . for kids.
David Gregory asks, “What happens when you swap out the adults and replace them with children?”
The universal teacher
As Bob Marley famously said, One good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain Diego Cardini looks at the evidence and sees 21 benefits of learning a musical instrument.
How children see themselves
Acccording to Leah Davies, building self esteem is a process, not an event. How do children build a sense of self and how does it influence their attitudes about what they can do, how to cope with problems, and how to get along with peers?
Trust, trustworthiness and school leadership
Trust and trustworthiness are essential for happy, vibrant, and successful schools. Mark Starbuck looks at how leaders can build trust within their school.
Teaching diversity
For Leah Davies valuing diversity should be at the heart of any school. Here she explores how administrators and staff can get things under way and why it is so important.
Buddy Programs for Elementary Schools
Leah Davies examines the stimulating opportunities for learning and skill development that a well-thought out buddy program gives everyone as students from upper elementary grades interact with children who are at least two years younger.
White water challenge
If we advocate challenging students, we must be ready to challenge ourselves. Outdoor educator David Gregory leaves his zone to see what it’s like.