Homework has long been a mainstay of American education for good reason: it expands learning beyond school hours, and it can even give families a way to connect – something we have all come to appreciate during this time. In recent years, teachers and parents have experimented with a new idea: gamification. This involves using…
Education should be for everyone. But each student learns differently. Some people prefer reading; others learn best with visual aides or hands-on projects. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Universal Design for Learning is a teaching approach that makes learning more flexible, because it gives all of our kids an equal opportunity to learn. It seeks…
Every child has a voice. But at many schools, students don’t often have an opportunity to use it. Student voice means allowing the child to express their views, opinions and feelings. It means listening to them, too. When schools develop spaces for student voice, then they prepare children to be confident leaders of the future….
Grades are the last word – in most schools – on student success. High grades earn praise, low grades bring stress. But real learning is bigger than scores on a report card. It’s about acquiring skills, curiosity and confidence. That is where the concept of mastery and a growth mindset comes in. What Is Mastery…