Standards-Based Grading is a HOT topic right now as educators evaluate what the term “grading” means in the classroom. As grades continue to dictate a student’s ability to be accepted into a university, qualify them for specific career paths, and award financial support, administrators, teachers, and parents have begun taking a special interest in the ideal equation for a “perfect … Read More
Key Steps to Creating A Positive School Culture
Hey guys! It’s Rae. I wanted to do a quick video blog on positive school culture. Now I have to tell you that they key to a positive school culture first has to do with everyone on the staff being on the same page. Now this is not just the administration being on the same page, this is not just … Read More
Motivating Students Through Relationships (Video)
I think most teachers understand the importance of building relationships with your students. You’re working day in and day out with these students every single day for an entire year. So I’m sure you’re like me, as you’re moving through the groove of each day, you really want to make sure that there’s trust and a strong relationship between your … Read More
Unlock Student Motivation with Break Out Games
It’s the mystery game popping up in classrooms around the globe – Breakout Games! This group challenge allows friends and families to work together to solve puzzles with the goal of breaking out of a locked room! These themed experiences are 60 minutes of fun for the whole family. Will you find the key? How can we provide our students the … Read More
Small Ways to Involve Your Community in Learning (Video)
Rae Hughart shares ways you can involve your community in learning. Hey guys! It’s Rae. I wanted to do a quick video today on small ways to involve your community in learning. Now as you know, I do big internships that my students take on to learn their content, and that is a great way to involve your community, however … Read More
