When you consider where students spend most of their time, it’s at their desks at school. Studies indicate that children spend over 70% of their school day sitting in the classroom, which makes getting their seating arrangements correct vital for the learning process. Read the article for some considerations to have when choosing your next desk purchase!
If you’re purchasing cookware for your family and consumer science kitchens, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices of materials and coatings that are available. While each type of cookware has its own benefits, stainless steel offers a sturdy choice that resists rust, has excellent heat retention, and can be used on all heating sources. Keep reading to learn more about how to use and care for stainless steel cookware so your students can create delicious meals with confidence and ease.
Any organization, including schools, produces tons of waste. A study from Minnesota found that nearly 80% of all waste generated by a school could be recycled or composted. Teaching students how to manage resources responsibly is a great way to start promoting sustainability. In this article, we’ll explore how to enhance recycling efforts in your school, benefiting both students and staff now and in the future.
In education, we know that many factors can lead to improved student learning in the classroom such as a strong universal curriculum, connections with teachers, and collective teacher efficacy. John Hattie’s research on the effects related to student achievement explores these factors and more, but often overlooked is the classroom environment’s impact on learning. The classroom environment can have a positive impact on behavior, discussion, deliberate practice, intervention, space, problem-solving teaching, creativity programs, and so much more!
As the technology and usage of Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent in today's world, it is important to know more about AI as an educator. AI in the classroom allows for personalized learning, accessibility, and better data insights for educators. Although AI in the classroom might be a scary thought for some, AI can be beneficial for educators wanting to save time for their students while giving them an edge in education.
As students return to school this fall, it's crucial to address the growing mental health challenges they face. With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and how much time they spend online, students are facing more challenges than ever. September is Suicide Prevention Month, which is a perfect time to raise awareness and make sure students have the tools they need to stay mentally healthy.
Building crucial connections can help students fall in love with their school
There’s nothing better than a wave of excited students filling your classrooms and hallways at the beginning of a school year. But how can we maintain that sense of excitement through June — including the January doldrums and end-of-the-year chaos? By nurturing students’ sense of school pride and the feeling that they are part of a community they want to belong to.
With the rise of smartphones and other devices, there is constant analysis on how technology and their apps are affecting students. Is device banning the way to go? Kevin Kuckkan from Deledao writes in response to policies implemented by the Los Angeles Unified School District and what schools can do to for innovative learning solutions.
In 2021, 1 in 4 children—or 18.4 million kids—were in an immigrant family, up from 1 in 5 children in the early 2000s, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. They are the fastest-growing segment of school-age students, and districts need to understand their potential to help them succeed. From encouraging family engagement to expanding the curriculum to include a variety of cultures and backgrounds, there are many steps administrators can take to build relationships with English learner and immigrant families.
Your own spaces are telling a story. Do you know what it is? More importantly, who is in control of the narrative?
Every space has potential waiting to be unlocked. To get there, you must first win support from teachers, students, families, and your community. That means crafting a compelling narrative about why space design matters and how it supports kids’ success, then marketing that narrative effectively. You’ll need to tell your story, repeat your story, and unpack your story to make sure it’s the one that sticks.
