Underserved Students and STEM

Out-of-school-time (OST) programs are essential in addressing STEM education gaps, especially for students from low-income communities served by Title I schools. These programs offer hands-on, project-based learning experiences beyond traditional […]
Pieces to the Puzzle

Pieces to the Puzzle

Exemplars are examples of good work that show what the best effort looks like. For teachers, they help plan lessons and know how to grade fairly. For students, exemplars show […]

Small Talk… A Time Killer

I have been teaching for over a decade and there is one thing that I always wish I had more of in the school day and that is TIME! There […]

Micromangement of Teachers and its Impact

Micromanagement in schools can significantly undermine teacher morale by limiting their autonomy and creativity in the classroom. When administrators impose strict controls or excessive oversight on teachers’ methods, it sends […]

Collaboration or Competition??

Introduction: As an educator, I firmly believe in the transformative power of education. In my classroom, I have had the opportunity to explore two exciting approaches: competition and collaboration. Both […]