A device-free summer break is often seen as a time to relax, recharge, and reconnect – but it can also be an opportunity for students to learn and grow without the glow of a screen. In a world where digital overload is real, many educators and parents seek ways to engage students in meaningful device-free learning that supports their mental … Read More
The Educator’s Guide to Global Travel
Passport in One Hand, Lesson Plan in the Other: The Educator’s Guide to Global Travel From Diplomatic Dreams to Global Classrooms I still remember the thrill of holding my first State Department briefing memo – pages of insight crafted for a new ambassador. I wasn’t a diplomat, but for a moment, I felt like one. My dream had always been … Read More
How to Support Students in a No-Phone School Environment: Ideas for Teachers and Parents
In recent years, many states have introduced No-Phone School policies that restrict or ban student cell phone use during the school day. While this shift aims to minimize distractions and improve focus, it also presents challenges for educators and parents who must help students adjust to this new reality. Below, we provide strategies and resources to help teachers manage classrooms … Read More
Say YES to a NO Day
It’s JUNE! Glorious June! We are in equal parts sprinting and limping towards the finish line, and it feels so good! As we look back on our school year, I bet most of us found ourselves saying YES to a lot of people. Yes to principals, parents, colleagues, students, support staff. Yes. Yes. Yes. Do you remember our “7.4 in … Read More
Exploring The Grid Method: A Step-by-Step guide to Mastery Learning
You spend hours planning, you deliver the lesson with passion, and still, some students just don’t get it. Meanwhile, others are ready to sprint ahead. It feels like you’re juggling fire while riding a unicycle, right? We’ve all been there, trust me. That’s where mastery learning and The Grid Method come in. Mastery learning can change your classroom from a “one-size-fits-all” … Read More