Keeping (School) Spirits High During Social Distancing
Creativity and innovation are valuable tools for an educator to have, and right now, these traits are more important than ever. Finding new ways to connect with students [...]
Teaching Career Technical Education Remotely: It Starts with Choice
COVID-19 changed America’s perception of the importance of skilled workers. Rapid construction of medical centers, manufacturing of complex machinery, food preparation and provision, and healthcare support are seen as [...]
Don’t Just Plan An MTSS, Implement It
During these days of work from home, I find that food is too accessible. After putting on my first 8 COVID-19 pounds, I decided I needed to take [...]
Three Qualifications for Middle School Algebra I Teachers Associated with Student Success
Hiring teachers with the right qualifications can mean all the difference when working to ensure every student has an opportunity to succeed, especially in classes like Algebra I. [...]
Resources for Educating Students During School Closures
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented social distancing restrictions throughout the country. With many students now being advised to stay home and the majority of U.S.-based schools [...]
Tips for Early Math Learning
Long before babies are capable of learning number words, they typically demonstrate an ability to distinguish a difference in quantities and notice when objects are larger or smaller than [...]
Supporting School Attendance and Engagement of Native American Students
In North Dakota and throughout the United States, Native American students have historically experienced an achievement gap, defined by the National Assessment of Educational Progress as occurring “when [...]
Implementing a Rural Work-Based Learning Program in Three Steps
Educators in small rural communities face significant challenges in preparing their students for the future, especially when it comes to developing work-based learning programs. Speaking during a recent [...]
Building Trust to Support English Learner Educational Outcomes
Integrating into a new community can be difficult for anyone, but when you come from a different country and speak a different first language, the challenges can seem [...]
Early Childhood Alliance Develops REL Resources for Learners
Finding quality educational resources for kids age birth to five can be challenging. Developing initiatives that increase access to these resources for educators in Colorado, Kansas, and North [...]