Characteristics Of A Learning-Focused Schools
We are a learning-oriented company. A growth mindset has its roots in a learning-oriented approach. Growth requires learning. You can build a philosophy of learning in your school using a variety of methods. Your words and actions should first make…
How to integrate AI in every classroom
Piercy begins with an overview of AI’s potential impact on education and then offers a short introduction of the steps involved. He uses a conversational style to put the reader at ease. The author outlines the essentials that beginners should…
Shifting the balance between headwork and heart work
We started exploring the science behind reading out of selfish motives. Our main goal was to improve our ability to defend past teaching methods. We wanted to confirm our convictions about the wrongness in the criticisms being leveled at the…
Why industry leaders value STEM educators
The Thankfulness Switch It’s a wonderful time of year! In the coming month, I will consciously switch into “Things that I am Thankful for” mode whenever I feel down. When it comes to STEM subjects, I automatically flip the switch….
Enjoying can be a powerful learning tool
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a U2 concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Sphere is an orb-shaped venue that has been covered from floor to ceiling in high-resolution screens. This is a whole new level of…
Why Black teachers walk away
Black teachers are leaving their profession in alarming numbers. New research highlights the reasons for this. “Mr. Ford is struggling with his class. I don’t say that he is not intelligent. “I’m just curious where he attended school.” Toya was…
The Multiple Intelligences theory: Widely used, yet misunderstood
The creator of one of the most popular educational ideas never intended to apply it this way. Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory was revolutionary when it was introduced 35 years ago. It challenged many long-held beliefs. The IQ test partly…
How to use AI tools to meet students’ needs
Teachers can use AI to generate ideas and materials to meet the diverse needs of their students. Artificial intelligence is transforming the education industry. AI is on the minds of many educators due to the popularity of tools such as…
School Openings Around the World: A Model for U.S
In countries where Covid-19 is a problem, children return to schools weeks or months ahead of the U.S. This is how it happens. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report outlining guidelines for opening child-care programs, day camps,…
What we lose when we rush children through childhood
The author of The Importance Of Being Little discusses the costs we collectively incur by failing to see the world from children’s perspective. Erika Christakis, a former Yale Child Study Center faculty member and author of The Importance of being little: What young…