Differentiation: Why Customized Instruction Is Necessary
Customized instruction is an important aspect that is often overlooked in the classroom. It's no secret that children learn at different speeds and in different ways. Take a peek into any classroom and you'll see [...]
Transitioning to Middle School: Common Problems
Transitioning to middle school is one of the hardest most students will face. Moving into elementary school is like transitioning to a whole new world. Unfortunately, many parents don't understand what their students will [...]
What Qualifies a Child for the Gifted and Talented Program?
While most parents believe their child is gifted at something, most people don’t know if or how their child can be accepted into a Gifted and Talented (GT) program. Federal criteria for GT programs [...]
Start the New Year Strong: Ways to Overcome Time Blindness
As students adjust to the new year, it's important both parents and students understand how to mitigate academic issues. Time blindness—which is the phenomenon that causes someone to lose track of time when engaged [...]
IEPs and 504 Plans: Important Differences to Note
Every student has their own particular educational needs, but students with disabilities often have specialized needs. Fortunately, in the United States, two major federal laws ensure that these students receive these accommodations: Individualized Educational Programs [...]
5 Important Social Advantages of Small Schools
Social advantages are a key benefit of many small private schools. The U.S. Department of Education had a number of benefits found by their research on small private school. They had this to report [...]
Are Physical or Digital Textbooks More Effective Tools?
Choosing textbooks for students offers an interesting question for many school districts. The rise of the e-reader, alongside initiatives to put laptops and tablets in many classrooms, has led to many schools that rely [...]
Handling the Impact of Today’s Crisis on Student Anxiety
Student anxiety is a growing concern for parents across the globe. COVID-19 has sent everybody home for the foreseeable in order to control the spread of the virus. On one hand, we have never [...]