by spatterson | Jul 26, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
For many, the effects of COVID-19 are still strongly felt, even as it continues to change the way the world works. Education is a sector that has been hit particularly hard, starting with lockdowns and continuing to alter as new concerns arise. In 2020, over...
by spatterson | Jun 17, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
Teachers need to have excellent time management skills to make it through their daily routines. At any given moment, a hundred things need to be done, and a teacher knows the priority of those tasks. Still, finding that balance and getting into the groove of things...
by spatterson | May 24, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
Any teacher knows that a motivated student is easier to teach, as they are more willing to learn. However, one can not overlook the students who aren’t motivated because they are more difficult to teach. How can a teacher encourage students to become more motivated?...
by spatterson | Apr 14, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
Outdoor play has been proven to be an essential component of learning, and the events of 2020 changed the landscape of how educators view the importance of letting pupils explore the world. There was a lot of uncertainty throughout the past year, with educators...
by spatterson | Mar 23, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was drafted to ensure that students with disabilities are entitled to a free public education tailored to their specific needs and designed to prepare them for post-education choices about employment, further...
by spatterson | Feb 23, 2021 | education, stephen patterson
According to the 14th Amendment, no child living in a state with a public school system may be denied access. That being said, other difficulties might stand in the way of that right. Nearly half of all U.S. children have experienced one or more types of adversity at...