Recently, there have been multiple articles about principals and teachers leaving their positions. Other articles discuss the shortage of teachers at the beginning of the school year. Further articles state that teachers are quitting in masses. Additionally, articles state that students’ misbehaviors are increasing. After many decades of denouncing educators, we are in a place…
When you have your conference with your child’s teacher be prepared. Prepare questions you want to know about how your child learns and how it is displayed. Also, ask questions about his/her social /emotional development and behaviors. Social /emotional development and behaviors can also provide you with an understanding of how the child is interacting…
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST RIGHT HERE FOR MORE IN-DEPTH REPORTING ON SUMMER LEARNING LOSS What is summer learning loss? It is the time it takes children to achieve the level they were at when they left school for summer. For some children, it can take significant time to gain back the levels. Many schools require…
Recently, a debate on teacher observations emerged on social media. One administrator praised a teacher for rehearsing the lesson before his observation. When the observation took place, the administrator discussed how it showed student engagement. Then, a teacher trainer discussed how teacher observations should not be rehearsed, and observations are not the best tool to…
What is an unexpected bully? Unexpected bullies are bullies that you would not consider bullying you. The most shocking situation is when the bullies are directors in school systems, school board presidents, and other school administrators. We must be aware of school bullies and how to deal with them. The article The Child Welfare…
This week’s blog will focus on how to talk to teachers about adoption. We have two international adoption boys. We adopted them when they were 23 months and 2 ½ years old. They are now 9 and 4 years of age. So, this year was the first year they were both in school. They were…
Parents you should be aware that now is the time that schools start discussing the idea for a child to be retained. Many schools and states have rules /laws about student retention. Retention is not making significate progress in the student’s grade. The focus usually starts in third grade because of the importance of state…
In just a few weeks schools will start to close for the summer. It is so important to reflect and celebrate with your child. Here are 5 ways to end the school year on a positive note. First, plan some type of celebration. It can be with friends and family or with your child….
How to close out the year with your student’s parents. There are so many end-of-the-year activities in schools. Planning all the activities is time-consuming and exhausting. It is so important that administrators also address the end of the year with parents. Make sure you thank the parents for their support throughout the year. Ask the…
