The Essential Role of Parental Involvement in Education: A Teacher’s Perspective
As a teacher and a coach of a Vex Robotics Team, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of parental involvement in both academic achievement and personal development of students. Today, I want to share with you my personal experiences and empirical evidence that underscores the importance of this partnership.
Cultivating Patience in Children: A Guide for Parents
Patience is a virtue that can greatly affect a child’s mental health and ability to bounce back from hard times. As parents and caretakers, it’s our job to teach kids important life skills, and learning to be patient is one of them. Getting better at this vital skill early in life can help you make better decisions, have better relationships, and feel more emotionally …
11 Ways to Get Kids to Take Ownership of Their Own Learning
Encourage kids to take charge of their own learning if you want them to be independent, curious, and learn for the rest of their lives. Here are some ways to help kids feel like they own their school journey and are responsible for it:
Strong Parent Teacher Organizations Enrich Elementary School Learning
When it comes to education, the relationship between parents and teachers is very important to how kids learn and grow as people. In fact, as a teacher for over 20 years, I would say that a school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) can be the determining factor between a highly successful school and a school that is struggling to meet its students’ needs.
What elementary school kids need to go back to school
As summer ends, it’s time to start getting ready for the new school year. For parents of elementary school kids, this means ensuring they have everything they need to start the school year off well. We’ve compiled a full list of elementary school kids’ must-have back-to-school items to help you stay organized and ensure your kids are ready for the first day of school.
Eagles and Ducks – A Lesson Learned from Pat Riley
When I was in elementary school, I was a huge Laker fan…like every other kid from Los Angeles in the 1980s. Back then, I had
Magnet School Questions Answered
What are Magnet Schools? The concept of magnet schools emerged in the United States during the 1960s as part of efforts to address issues of
Overcoming the Teacher Burnout Crisis
The teaching profession is in crisis. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high, and very few teachers are happy with their jobs. I’ve noticed that teachers have to do more every year, but it doesn’t always seem like school leaders know how much they have to do.