Anne Arundel County School District
Silver Spring, MD:
SCHOOL SYSTEM LAUNCHES SURVEY TO GAIN INPUT ON POTENTIAL 2019-2020 CALENDAR CHANGES
As legislation surrounding the school calendar continues to be debated in the General Assembly, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking public input into potential alterations that may become possible with changes in the law.
Under the current Board-approved calendar, the first day of classes for students next year is Tuesday, September 3, 2019, and the last day is Monday, June
How to fix our crumbling schools
U.S. school infrastructure is failing. Time to find a new funding scheme.
How to keep children from skipping school
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
Helping Young Children Learn to Make Friends
With school starting up again, it’s important that parents think about ways they can help their children succeed not only academically, but also socially.
How Teachers Are Turning to Social Media to Extend Learning
Teachers are expanding the school day and enhancing learning through social media.
Survey Finds Half of Parents Struggle With Their Children's Homework
A new survey finds almost 50 percent of parents struggle to help their children with their homework.
RSA ANIMATE: How To Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential
Ever wondered why kids say they’re bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? Educationalist Carol Dweck explains how the wrong kind...
Survey: Student Success Calls for More Than Academic Skills
Educators agree that social-emotional learning is important, but teachers and school leaders have different perceptions about how well students are faring.
Teachers Don't Want More Data, They Want Better Data, Gates Survey Finds
A new survey by the Gates Foundation finds that nearly all teachers regularly use digital tools like digital gradebooks, but are unhappy with the data or the tools they have access to.
School Supplies — What's on Your List?
How much do you know about the school supplies in your kids' backpacks?
Students Gain Knowledge, Skills Through HOPE Program
Learn how a new program is providing special needs students at Fairview High School with real-world work experience and skills.
Tips can help reduce costs of school supplies
Once upon a time, children went to school with a backpack, a lunch pail and a pencil.<br>Now, school-supply lists seem a mile long, and parents anticipate a
What's Making Students Happier, More Self-Confident, And Less Anxious?
“What we’re doing here is setting the conditions for learning, and that’s not rocket science, that’s thoughtful, and intentional deliberate work. All schools should be like this. This shouldn’t be an exception."
Many States Lack Focus on Equity in School Improvement, Report Suggests
A study of 17 states finds shortcomings in their school turnaround approaches and says it can be hard to tell how states will sustain their school improvement efforts.
Teenagers regularly using social media do less well at school, new survey finds
Children who regularly use Facebook and other online social networks tend to perform less well in school than those who use them rarely, new research has shown.
Six Study Tips for Elementary School Children |
We’ve compiled six study tips for elementary school children, which can help set a solid foundation for learning. You will need to adapt these studying strategies to your individual child’s learning style and age. Once children reach middle school, their homework routines become more complex and you may find you need a new approach, although these tips may still be useful. 1. Help your Children Create…
Why schools should be more like organic farms
Everyone is different, so why do schools treat kids like they're all the same?
Why schools should provide one laptop per child
Researchers found students' test scores in science, writing, math and English language arts improved significantly when they were provided with laptops. The benefits were not limited to test scores.
Easy Chore Ideas for Elementary School Kids
Are you wanting to implement more chores into your kids' time at home? Here are some suggestions for chores for elementary school kids and how to introduce them.
Dysgraphia: What You’re Seeing in Your Middle-Schooler
In middle school, children with dysgraphia may struggle to put thoughts and concepts down in writing. Find out how trouble with writing can affect your child.
