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Student turns disability into lesson for those around her
The Cedar Park High School student now goes to Faubion Elementary every morning to help. She waits as the Pre-k students get off the bus, lines them up and then gets them to their classrooms.
How tech-driven learning can benefit students with disabilities
Special education also stands to benefit from innovative school models and personalization.
Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named
Many parents and teachers report that schools won't use the word dyslexia. Why might this be? And what is the Department of Education doing about it?
‘Lesson Study’ Technique: What Teachers Can Learn From One Another
By working together in teams and examining how students are learning, educators are finding better ways to teach lessons.
Homework: An unnecessary evil? … Surprising findings from new research
A new study on the academic effects of homework offers not only some intriguing results but also a lesson on how to read a study -- and a reminder of the importance of doing just that: reading studies (carefully) rather than relying on summaries by journalists or even by the researchers themselves. Alfie Kohn explains.
The Teenage Brain Is Wired to Learn—So Make Sure Your Students Know It
Thanks to the wonders of neuroplasticity, adolescents are primed to improve their performance in school—and beyond. Here’s how to help.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
How a mom used toothpaste to teach a lesson about the power of words
One mom added an unexpected item to the middle school preparation checklist: a tube of toothpaste.
What Is Your Educational Philosophy?
While lesson planning this summer, educators might also take time to reflect on their core beliefs about learning and teaching.
Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation
Why is it important to ask students open ended questions? It encourages academic thinking and conversation, especially among English Language Learners. Get tips for using open ended questions in your classroom.
3 money-smart skills you should teach your child earlier than you might think
Start financial literacy lessons early — and I don’t mean as a Freshman in high school. “Parents’ influence on their children’s understanding of money management begins early…before they even start school.”* If you’re a parent, your child will invariably show interest in money before you drop them off for their first day of kindergarten. Your …
Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices
Have students take responsibility for their grades and behavior by strategically offering opportunities to redo assignments, retake tests, and reflect on their performance.
Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
Guest blogger Dr. Allen Mendler presents eight strategies for helping your students reclaim and master the lost art of conversation.
Why K-12 Arts Education Is Worth Saving
Students who are exposed to arts education show promise in other academic areas and show behavioral benefits too. So why aren't all educators doing more to save these programs in K-12 schools?
How to Help Students With Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
When I first heard the term “nonverbal learning disability,” I was in the middle of an intake call with a parent & had no idea what she was talking about.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Learning Disabilities And ADHD
By Amanda Morin<br>In a recent survey by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), nearly everyone asked had heard of dyslexia. But only o...
When schools close or go online, what happens to students with disabilities?
Special education children miss on not only academic studies but also therapies, and their families will be at their breaking point very quickly.
What it's like to be diagnosed with a learning disability as an adult
8 Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Kids With Disabilities
What Teachers Wish You Knew About Learning Disabilities
You might think you know about learning disabilities, but getting the facts will help all types of learners get the help they need to succeed.
