Posted inClassroom Management, High School, How to Fix Education, Middle School, Opinion

The Student Deserving of an "A" (and Other Grading Policies)

When I was in an interview for the job at the school where I now work, one of the questions they asked me was what I thought about the importance of grades.  My answer? Grades are merely a tool. They don’t always represent the heart of a child, or the effort that was put forth or where […]

Posted inSpecial Education, Uncategorized

What Should General Education Teachers Look for in the IEP?

There are so many general education teachers who feel hopeless about servicing  special education children. Rightfully so, there is just so much to the program to learn, understand and enforce. However, that can’t be an excuse to not make one aware. It’s simply too risky due to the fact that a general education teacher is required […]