08/14/2021
Finding ways to make the lessons we teach our students stick! This is a great article about a group of teachers creating their own curriculum that applies math to everyday scenarios, like finances. These types of ideas will help your students to be engaged in their classes and learn life skills along the way.
Creating a Culturally Responsive Math Curriculum for the Elementary Grades
Seeking a curriculum to both engage and meet the needs of their students, math educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, built their own.
08/14/2021
A survey can be a great way to start personalizing your teaching methods for each of your students. Read about the Do's and Don'ts when creating surveys to better connect with your students for this new school year.
Designing a Survey to Better Connect With Students
Surveys that include a mix of fun questions and more serious ones about things like identity can bring middle and high school teachers and students closer.
08/14/2021
Good morning Family!!
There are so many attributes that are gained from learning how to teach interactive classes online. Edutopia shows us how some of these attributes can be translated to in person classrooms as well! Click here to read more:
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07/29/2021
Good Afternoon Fam! We are excited to invite you to our online Open House! You'll have two opportunities to join us in September - be sure to secure your spot by registering here: https://bit.ly/LDMOpenHouseRSVP
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
07/25/2021
Parents put a lot of blood sweat and tears into their little ones to help them to be successful! Here is an extra encouragement for our parents to keep up all the hard work because it is truly making the difference! Click here to see the values of helping your children with their homework: https://buff.ly/3zN96Wn
The Value of Parents Helping with Homework - TeachHUB
Parents have a role to play in their child’s education, and one way to get involved is with homework. Learn about the value of parents helping with homework
07/25/2021
Good morning Family! There are trends showing the growing use of technology in the classrooms. Read more in this article to see how technology has been integrated into the classrooms.
17 Trends in Educational Technology That Will Define 2021
65% of teachers say they use digital learning tools daily. That's just one of the exciting trends in educational technology we have in store for you.
07/11/2021
California is now allowing their students to have the option of independent learning. Parents check out this link for more details.
California directs districts to offer remote independent study this fall
The education trailer bill extends independent study to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction.
07/11/2021
Student Loan repayments may be delayed until the White House grants loan forgiveness. Read more here:
The Plan to Resume Federal Student-Loan Repayments in October Just Hit an Obstacle
A loan servicer’s exit may seem like good news for student borrowers, but it raises pressure on the White House to extend payment delays or grant loan forgiveness.
07/11/2021
Teachers' are grooming the leaders of tomorrow, without our teachers there would be no future - lets see what this article has to say about our teachers' salaries. Read more here:
Schools Pay a High Price for Low Teacher Salaries
Teacher turnover rates are rising and more than half of teachers said a salary hike could persuade them to stay in the classroom longer.
07/02/2021
Are community colleges the right move for your children? Studies show that only 2.5 percent of community college students in California transferred to a university within two years. Click here for more information:
Report Finds Barriers for California Transfer Students
California community college students face numerous hurdles in their efforts to transfer to four-year institutions, according to a report by the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California-based organization focused on student success. Among California students enrolled at community colleges in t...
07/02/2021
North Carolina is rethinking the education system and how it can better serve it's students. Check out the article for information:
Early colleges are a potential 'test case' for expanding postsecondary success
Research shows early college makes an important difference for students. What can the rest of the education system learn from the model?
07/02/2021
Augmented Reality (AR) might be the next best tool to help your students succeed! Click here to learn about the customizable features of AR:
How Is Augmented Reality Transforming Special Education? | ARPost
In special education, AR makes lessons more fun and engaging. It also makes learning more accessible for children with a wide range of special needs.