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The Importance of Mindfulness Education in Schools

The Importance of Mindfulness Education in Schools

Mindfulness education is becoming more and more popular in schools worldwide. But what is mindfulness education, and why is it so important?  Mindfulness education is a type of education that teaches students how to focus their attention on the present moment....

The Pros and Cons of Distance Learning

The Pros and Cons of Distance Learning

Distance learning has become a fast-growing teaching strategy. Recent years have forced the transition in some instances, while other schools hold firm to in-person education. Naturally, distance learning has advantages and disadvantages. Here are the most significant...

Benefits of Academic Assemblies

Benefits of Academic Assemblies

What are academic assemblies? Academic assemblies are meetings set up to provide students with the opportunity to come together to celebrate their achievements, connect with other students, and discuss ways they can improve.  Academic assemblies are an excellent way...

Setting Boundaries with Students

Setting Boundaries with Students

Teaching any grade from kindergarten through college can be an overwhelming experience. Between administration, teaching preparation, delivering lessons, and providing support to students, a typical teaching job goes well over a forty-hours a week. The only way to...

Finding an Online Tutor for Your Child

Finding an Online Tutor for Your Child

Whether a parent is looking to help their child improve grades or catch up from falling behind during the pandemic, many options have popped up online for tutoring. There are so many choices that parents don't know where to begin. While children learned at home during...

The Importance of Music in Education

The Importance of Music in Education

Music is a powerful educational tool that can help children develop both cognitively and socially. The benefits of music education can span from early childhood to adulthood. It's essential to provide as many opportunities for youth as possible. Music can open up an...

Helping Your Children with Virtual Classes

Helping Your Children with Virtual Classes

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a new style of classroom learning: Virtual classes. During the pandemic, virtual courses have brought a slew of arguments, tears, and laughs to children and their parents. For parents attempting to help their children online,...

Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Assistive Technology in the Classroom

When it comes to educating the youth, it is paramount they are appropriately set up for success. And when it comes to children with disabilities, it is even more critical. Implementing specific tools and resources within the classroom ensures they are learning and...

Why Children Should Learn to Code

Why Children Should Learn to Code

Most parents are quick to consider the artistic or athletic sides of extracurricular activities for their children, but they often forget about more academic skills such as programming. While programming was not really an option for older generations, these days, it...

Teaching Students Independence Through Education

Teaching Students Independence Through Education

Teachers are expected to instill many lessons during their time with students. Not only do they need to equip students with abilities such as reading and writing, but they also need to instill other valuable skills and behaviors. Teaching students how to be...