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posted by: Alana
| September 02, 2016, 05:23 pm
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You’re a dynamic educator, always on the lookout for new ways to inspire your class. Since your students were raised on computers and tablets, why not kick your curriculum up a notch with blogging? Not only does blogging encourage students to use their writing skills more, it improves…
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posted by: Alana
| September 02, 2016, 03:34 pm
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The formation of good character has been an essential part of schooling in America since Colonial times. Our Founding Fathers were great proponents of education because they knew that if their “experiment with democracy” were to survive, this new country needed a virtuous citizenry. The new nation needed schools, not just for literacy and numeracy, but to acquire the moral virtues necessary for a democratic citizenry: among them self-control, consideration of others, perseverance, and a sense of right and wrong.
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posted by: Alana
| September 01, 2016, 11:14 am
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There’s a line in AAE’s Code of Ethics for Educators that states: “The professional educator assumes responsibility and accountability for his or her performance and continually strives to demonstrate competence.” Often, when AAE staff speaks to teachers about the code of ethics and this line comes up, there’s inevitably someone in the audience who immediately connects the word ‘accountability’ to ‘testing.’ It’s a troubling issue caused by the modern political climate surrounding education, and yet, it’s not what the code of ethics intends at all.
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posted by: Alana
| August 31, 2016, 05:28 pm
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Back-to-School time is upon us and once the year gets going, it’s too late to think about how you’re going to keep everything organized. The wise use of technology can make all the difference. So, before you step back into the classroom, take some time to check out these apps.
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posted by: Alana
| August 30, 2016, 11:43 am
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Whether it's due to illness, avoiding school bullies, dealing with challenges at home, or a host of other reasons students miss class, the fact remains that school absences can be incredibly disruptive to the learning process.
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