Teaching
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4.7KA Show of Strengths: How one Central NY school started focusing on the positive
The Positivity Project came at a time when second-grade teacher Marc Herron needed some words of encouragement. After watching close friends Sheila...
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1.1KBest Practices: Nonprofit the Reading League shows teachers what works
Of all the skills elementary students acquire, learning to read is probably the most important. Literacy unlocks all the other skills and...
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821Getting Off ‘The Plateau’: What motivates a child’s growth?
The concept of academic plateauing has been discussed for decades. The theory is that at a certain point there is a flattening...
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1.4KThe ABCs of Money: Teaching kids about spending, saving and more
Children who learn about money and financial literacy at an early age tend to be more responsible with their money, and have...
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9731Striving for Success: Back-to-school tips for parents of students with special needs
These back-to-school tips can put parents' minds at ease, especially when caring for a student with special needs. Preparation and communication are...
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897A Special Responsibility: Syracuse schools’ special education director discusses district’s support services
Anyone who thinks of public education as impersonal and excessively bureaucratic probably hasn’t met Amy Evans, director of special education programs for...
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1.7KSTEM Stories: Teachers focus on problem solving and hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math work
On a warm morning in mid-June, as the final hours of the school year were winding down at Cazenovia High School, engineering...
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410Helping Hands: Sign language helped our baby communicate
My kindergarten report card stated, “I am not sure little Debbie is aware she is talking half the time she is talking.”...
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6402Singing Praise: Local music teacher makes a difference in kids’ lives
Great teachers come in many varieties. But a quality they all share is the ability to recognize and bring out the best...
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457Why Tests Fail: Standardized exams don’t help students
In April, public school students in grades 3 through 8 will take Common Core ELA (English Language Arts) and mathematics tests required...
