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.
David Gregory asks, “What happens when you swap out the adults and replace them with children?”
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.
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 and trustworthiness are essential for happy, vibrant, and successful schools. Mark Starbuck looks at how leaders can build trust within their school.
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.
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.
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.
Planning for post-secondary education for students with various disabilities raises complex questions about how to best prepare for next steps, but so much is possible. Stephanie Martin dispels three common myths.
Our words can have a profound effect upon a child’s attitude and behavior, says Leah Davies.