When the Common Core of State Standards (CCSS) first were introduced, I examined them and thought about my own teaching. Many of the standards seemed to align themselves to daily life in my classroom. One section of the CCSS, however, did not seem to fit in as smoothly: Speaking and Listening. Sure, my students did presentations…
Incorporating STEM Are you having trouble incorporating STEM into your daily routine? Do you wish you could find a way to be successful with the current STEM initiatives? If you’re like many teachers, you probably find that including STEM activities in your day is sometimes a challenging and frustrating task. You want to meet the…
Happy New Year everyone! Like many teachers, I make personnel and professional resolutions each year. I try to keep them to a minimum and make them realistic. This year my professional resolution is to create and continue a Common Core Parent Awareness Campaign for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) at my school.