Listen to the interview with Andrea Castellano and Irene Yannascoli: Sponsored by Listenwise and Studyo “Make your paper dirty.” I get some funny looks when I say it at first, but it gets the point across. What I mean is I’m looking for annotations. I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing…
contributed by Beth Rush, Managing Edition at Body + Mind The image of your 5-year-old sitting serenely on a yoga mat might calm your mind if you’re a harried parent, but does meditation benefit this age group? What can teachers and parents expect, and how can schools reap the perks of teaching this practice at…
50 Of The Best Quotes About Reading by TeachThought Staff Literacy—the ability to read and write—is the foundation of formal, academic learning. But beyond reading and writing skills, literacy is a gateway to critical thinking, effective communication, and holistic learning experiences. Literacy is crucial to any learning environment, from promoting comprehension to nurturing empathy and…
How to Transform Your Study Sessions: Notes, Help, and Hacks for the Modern Student by TeachThought Staff Transforming your study sessions from tedious to productive doesn’t just happen; it requires a mix of the right strategies, tools, and mindset. Your approach to studying can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and confidently tackling your academic…
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for their students to travel abroad and learn global experiences that help them complete requirements within a designated course. This global experience focuses on observing, relating…
This post is written by Becky Keene, an educator, author, and speaker. Becky has been advocating for modern pedagogies in public education around the world for over twenty years. Currently, her favorite topics include generative AI, esports, and instructional coaching. You can get in touch at beckykeene.com In the past year, the idea of using artificial…
Impact Of Quiet Quitting On The HR Industry—Infographic Quiet quitting is when employees disengage from their jobs mentally and emotionally without overtly expressing their intention to leave. This can have significant implications for the HR industry, as it affects employee retention, productivity, and organizational culture. Retention Challenges Quiet quitting can lead to higher turnover rates…
By: Makenzie A. Kelley, Dual Enrollment Student at Ivy Tech Community College and 2023-2024 FCCLA National Officer Less intelligent. Less capable. Less likely to succeed. These are just some of the harmful stereotypes commonly associated with students who choose to enroll in a community college. Despite those enrolled comprising over 8.9 million undergraduate students and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute For Dr. Raymond Papp, who teaches classes that rely heavily on Statistics and Algebra, making course material engaging was a challenge. His students weren’t meeting the objectives of his course, and he was spending way too much time dealing with academic dishonesty. But after implementing WebAssign in his course, he…
BY: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition It was August 1992 in Austin, Texas, when I first walked into a U.S. public school. I still remember how scared and nervous I was. I didn’t speak a word of English. I recall people speaking and asking me questions…