Sandy Hook taught the nation that little children could become gun violence victims in their classrooms. It taught us, or it at least showed us, that teachers, school psychologists and school leaders could be killed in schools as well. School leaders began to respond with preparation in securing facilities, training staff and student drills, in building relationships with law enforcement, and in bringing community mental health agencies into schools. The leadership of the response was…

“Top Ten Reasons Students Plagiarize and What Teachers Can Do About It”

In this December 2017 Kappan article, author Michelle Navarre Cleary writes, “Students may plagiarize for many reasons, ranging from laziness to sloppiness to a lack of understanding about the reason for citations, but teachers can employ a series of strategies to prevent problems while also teaching students good scholarly practices.” What is especially helpful is that Cleary includes a section…

“10 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back”

Editor of Education Update Sarah McKibben writes, “Even after 20 years of teaching, I feel I just can’t face one more paper or teach that lesson on fractions one more time. I turn to a trusted colleague for ideas and inspiration.” What Sarah addresses is a common problem that most educators have faced. She affirms that you are not alone in your feelings. Her article includes insights from state and national Teachers of the Year.…

“10 Practical Ideas for Better Project-Based Learning in Your Classroom”

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is omnipresent in our schools and continuing to grow. Whether you are at the beginning stages of implementing PBL or immersed in its use with students, it is always beneficial to pause and reflect about the PBL components being used. Jennifer Rita Nichols provides timely reminders such as encouraging creativity as students work, evaluating projects based on targeted…

With the intention to bring awareness to racial inequity, over classification, and meeting quotas, apparently educators made some difficult decisions following the Obama-era rule on racial disparities in special education. Instead of taking stock of each school's classification process and causes and purpose, according to this Jason L. Riley's editorial in the WSJ, some districts…

Executive Function Is Key to Student Achievement

BY MIDDLEWEB · PUBLISHED 02/14/2018

Here Are Some Common Writing Errors Students Should Avoid (Infographic)…

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