This article is in response to last week’s “Prayer in School” opinion piece. All opinions are those of the individual authors. by Anne Tenaglia I confess- I am a believer in the Most High God. So it may come as a surprise that I do NOT approve of prayer in school. As a child, I went […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured
Do You Want to Run? If So, Run for Some Educators!
The Educator’s Room is an online magazine devoted to bringing teachers together around the world to share their expertise and experiences in the classroom. What better way to celebrate together than with a virtual 5K run/walk? You run where you are and we share our stories together! During the week of November 24th, 2013, The Educator’s […]
Posted inBook Review, Technology
“Interactive Whiteboards in the Elementary Classroom” – A Book Review
Book: Interactive Whiteboards in the Elementary Classroom Author: Tony DeMonte Publisher: ISTE, 2013 [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Technology is popping up everywhere in our world. My two-year-old grabs my phone and knows the apps he […]
Posted inFeatured, High School, Opinion
Grad School Again, or Why I am Starting Over In My Career
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] In July 2010, I graduated with my Master’s in Education. I was very happy. I accomplished something that I wasn’t sure that I would ever do. And then I said, “No […]
Posted inClassroom Management, Featured
Planning for a Substitute: Five Helpful Hints
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We’ve all been there. A few minutes before you are to leave for work, one of your children suddenly becomes ill, you receive a phone call about a family emergency, […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Elementary School, How to Fix Education, Kindergarten, Uncategorized
Education News: Florida Education Commissioner Resigns Amidst Controversy
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Under Governor Rick Scott, Florida’s education system has undergone a massive overhaul the last few years. Part of the overhaul included severe accountability rules with school report cards based on students’ […]
Posted inElementary School, Featured, Kindergarten, New Teacher Bootcamp
Setting Up Your Elementary Classroom
I have a photo book of my first classroom, seventeen years ago. The desks are piled in the middle of the room. The teacher desk, my favorite item, was an old wooden desk. I still have it today. In fact, I changed buildings 5 years ago with the stipulation that my desk goes with me. […]
Posted inFeatured, Instruction & Curriculum, Special Education
5 Ways to Engage the Student With Asperger's Syndrome
Having a student in your classroom with Asperger’s Syndrome can be a tremendous asset to your classroom community. However, since many children with Asperger’s also exhibit behaviors similar to ADD and ADHD and are prone to moodiness and sudden emotional outbursts, it can be difficult to fully engage them in class activities. Although each student […]