Did you know? According to the article, Parent Involvement and Student Academic Performance: A Multiple Mediational Analysis, “. . . increased parent involvement, defined as the teacher’s perception of the positive attitude parents have toward their child’s education, teacher, and school, was significantly related to increased academic performance, measured by both a standardized achievement test and teacher…
Dress for Teaching Success on a Budget
Figuring out what to wear each day can be a chore. Buying a few key pieces can help make outfit decisions easier and can help you dress for teaching success: 1.Black Pants Have you heard the old adage that black goes with everything? Well, it’s true. Invest in a comfortable, flattering pair of black pants.…
Best Practices for Small Group Management
Many teachers realize that there are many benefits to small group instruction. Small group activities encourage collaboration, greater student participation, increased feedback, and greater opportunities to tailor lessons to students’ individual needs. The trick is, how do we manage the process? How do we keep students accountable for their work? How do we set up…