It’s no secret that many parents are opposed to the Common Core State Standards.
The impact of Common Core Standards on low-income students
Some people have never experienced poverty, but they have seen others experience financial troubles.
4 tips for holding controversial discussions in the classroom
Class discussions about controversial topics can be tense and difficult for many students. Here are four tips to keep in mind when you’re holding a contentious discussion.
Summer prep tasks every teacher should do
Teachers’ summers are full of prep work, which is vital for having an organized and effective school year.
Easy ways parents can prevent the summer slide
Here are a few simple ways parents can prevent their kids’ skills from sliding this summer.
Why peer editing is beneficial for young writers
Peer editing helps students learn and develop writing skills in a whole new way.
3 benefits of universal standardized learning
Standardized-based learning is valuable for many reasons. Here are three benefits of the Common Core State Standards.
The Common Core reading standards and kindergarten play
There are some critics of the Common Core State Standards who dislike its requirements of kindergartners, especially in reading.
What can students learn from graphic novels?
Here’s how graphic novels connect to the Common Core.
How is ‘voice’ handled by the Common Core ELA Standards?
Take a look at how the Common Core handles voice in writing and why the concept is important.