How to Prepare Students for Standardized Testing

How to Prepare Students for Standardized Testing

The month of March is the kick off of standardized testing across the country, and while it can leave parents overwhelmed, it is also stressful for educators. Whether it is elementary students preparing for state standardized tests or high school students preparing to...
4 Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension

4 Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension

As educational professionals, we’ve heard every excuse when it comes to reading, but the one that is constantly repeated is “I do not understand what I just read.” While this statement is usually uttered more by students in grades 7-12, it is important to help...
The Importance of STEM in Education

The Importance of STEM in Education

Occupations in the STEM field are growing at a rate of 17% across the United States. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics play a major role in the sustained growth and stability of our economy and are one of the most critical components to help lead us...
The Importance of Art in Education

The Importance of Art in Education

Throughout the last decade, schools have been cutting art programs out of their curriculums. While students develop active play skills through art classes, they also develop other fundamentally important skills from music and theater classes. The following are just...
Tips to Improve Student Vocabulary in the Classroom

Tips to Improve Student Vocabulary in the Classroom

The English language can be tricky especially if it is not a students first language. Students should be using a word ten times before it sticks in their everyday vocabulary. While teaching vocabulary should be done with more than just memorizing words on flashcards,...