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5 Bad Communication Habits Your District Should Stop
And while there are plenty of incredible things districts are doing to keep their community in the loop, there still seems to be some bad habits lurking in the background that you should nix immediately.
What Can Be Done To Improve Parent-Teacher Communication?
Built-in time for communication and text messages could help grown-ups communicate better for the benefit of the student.
How to Outfit Your Home to Help Your Kids' Study Habits
Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization and help them improve their grades
7 Seriously Bad Ideas That Rule Higher Education
Questioning the dominant postsecondary narratives.
Technology won't fix America's neediest schools. It makes bad education worse.
For teachers already struggling to keep their students engaged, a computer is more hindrance than help.
Why school leaders should consider flipping parent communication
Flipping parent communication by offering videos explaining important topics like the Common Core or highlighting a typical day at school is one way school leaders can help engage parents, elementary principal Peter DeWitt writes in this blog post. "Flipping communication allows them to see what they missed. It helps them feel a little more engaged even though they had to work," he writes.
9 Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Communication in the Digital Age
The digital world has changed almost everything we do, and parent-teacher communication is no exception. You probably have more access to your child’s teacher than you ever did—and certainly more than our parents did. More access and more communication can be a great thing, but it comes with some hazards too. New modes of …
Importance, Tips and Ways of Communication Between Teacher and Student
There are a number of apps and platforms that enable teacher- student & parent communication, but Arch The Way is one of the great tools that we recently explored which organizes the same really well with great simplicity.
5 Habits That Help You Learn Faster
Your brain is one of the most important parts of your body, but we’ve likely all had times where it’s failed us when it comes to memory. How many times do you recognize someone’s face but can’t remember their name or where you know them from? And as we get older, we often find it hard to absorb information like we were able to before, especially when we’re trying to learn something new.But I have good news! There’s ways to train your brain…
How To Make Learning A Habit You Enjoy
Learning doesn’t have to be a discrete activity that begins when a bell rings or a deadline looms.
How to help your kids set up good study habits
Knowing how to study can make a good student great.
The Bad Habits You Learn in School
It can be tough to help new college graduates adjust to the real world. Joey, a 22-year-old, Ivy League graduate who joined one of my consulting teams, was a great example. He was bright, hardworking, and motivated. But he had bad habits that were hard to break. Joey would become so focused on the perfect […]
Science says you should leave work at 2 p.m. and go for a walk
A new book tells you how to change your habits to improve at math, science…or whatever else you want to learn about.
Understanding Behavior as Communication: A Teacher’s Guide
Understanding that behavior is a form of communication can help teachers reframe what they’re seeing and not take student behavior personally.
How to Get Free School Supplies
Stop spending a small fortune on school supplies. Find free school supplies that won't cost your family a penny, regardless of your income.
Parent Teacher Communication and How It Benefits the Child
Why I've Stopped Using Teachers Pay Teachers
Online teacher marketplaces may seem harmless but when sellers offer items that ignore intellectual property rights, they set a poor example for the profession.
What is Blended Learning Infographic
The What is Blended Learning Infographic looks at four possible ways in which a blend can be accomplished, including the delivery channel, communication mode, learning strategy and social context.
9 Efficient Learning Habits of Smart Learners
Efficient learning is a series of tried and true methods taught outside of a classroom. Use these strategies to learn smarter than ever before.
How a Simple Presentation Framework Helps Students Learn
Explaining concepts to their peers helps students shore up their content knowledge and improve their communication skills.
Ways to build good studying habits for kids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- While most people think of “studying” as related to homework and school, the reality is the same skills are needed for success in managing life as they grow into adulthood.<br>Learning time management skills is critical, and includes things like planning ahead, setting up effective work environments, breaking larger projects into smaller pieces, and prioritizing tasks.
