Your Child Doesn’t Want to Change Schools — Now What?
For the average parent, the best thing that could ever happen to them is moving into a place with a school nearby. You've just moved, and everything seemed fine until your child refused to [...]
What You Need to Know About STAAR Testing in 2024
STAAR testing season is upon us here in Texas and we've got all the information to make sure you're prepared for the upcoming season of STAAR! What is STAAR Testing? The State of Texas [...]
Benefits of a Small Classroom
Classroom size is an important factor for a student's education. I want to discuss why smaller classrooms have a number of benefits that should not be overlooked when considering a school. 1. More Individualized [...]
What Happens When You Separate Students from Their Cell Phones
Things have changed a lot at our school. A few weeks ago we started collecting our student cell phones at the start of each day. Cell phones have become progressively more distracting to our [...]
The Pros and Cons of Using Discord in the Classroom
Technology has impacted the way students learn and interact with each other in the classroom. The traditional in-person experience has been replaced by online learning, which has opened up a world of opportunities for [...]
6 Strategies to Help Students Who Struggle with Writing
Teachers mention over and over again how this generation of students struggle with writing. While it's a frustrating challenge, in many cases, it's not their fault. These students have grown up in an age [...]
The Importance of a Late Morning Start: Why Early Mornings Are Bad for Learners
Schools, across the nation, often start at incredibly early hours. It's not uncommon for elementary schools to start as early as 7:15 or 7:30 in the morning. Middle and high schools may start as [...]
4 Key Note Taking Strategies That Can Help in High School and Beyond
The average class has about thirty minutes to an hour of lectures in high school per day. Aside from that, students are expected to read and study from the textbook for at least a [...]