Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and your students do too! Whether it’s a chuckle about classrooms, students, supplies, or teachers, these school jokes for kids are just the thing to take in when you need a bit of humor during the day. Our Favorite School Jokes for Kids 1. What is a snake’s … Read more
Lead, Communicate, Empower, Recognize, Repeat Congratulations! You are now a new manager. Upon arrival in your new role, while you are learning how to navigate it quickly, you suddenly make an important discovery: you are stepping into a toxic team culture. You immediately recognize all the tell-tale signs: employees are disengaged and absent often; they … Read more
It’s an all too familiar scenario: You planned an awesome lesson and your kids totally got it. You’re ready to move on, when a student enters the room with the dreaded question: “Did we do anything important yesterday?” Cue the inevitable searching your desk for the extra handout you set aside for them. Meanwhile, you’re … Read more
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Learning With AI The New York City Department of Education has banned ChatGPT, citing that it is negatively impacting students and the way the education system works. There has been a growing debate about the use of online tools and AI for learning. Some governments are now considering banning new … Read more
Two institutions in Ontario, Western University and Brescia University College, announced last week that they would merge by the end of the 2023–24 academic year. Brescia, a 104-year-old women’s college, has been operating as an affiliate of Western and two other universities in recent years, but it has more than 1,000 full- and part-time students … Read more
When fidget spinners became the hot new trend a few years ago, some teachers hated them. Others embraced the fad, though, understanding that the best fidget toys actually help many kids concentrate on their schoolwork. The key is finding quiet fidgets for kids that won’t distract other students. This roundup of the best fidget toys … Read more
Measuring The Success Of An eLearning Program eLearning has become a potent tool in the fast-paced education and training environment, revolutionizing how we learn new information and skills. Education is now more readily available, flexible, efficient, and individualized, thanks to the digital transformation of learning. Assessing these programs’ effectiveness is becoming increasingly crucial as eLearning … Read more
Hitchner teaches in one of the estimated 36,000 public schools nationwide without adequate air conditioning. As temperatures keep rising around much of the country – July was the hottest month on record in earth’s history — schools are testing different approaches to beat the heat. This year the Philadelphia school district is starting the school … Read more
Michele Perkins, who was fired as chancellor of New England College earlier this year, has sued the college and is alleging gender discrimination and emotional distress, according to NHPR.org, a New Hampshire public radio news service. Perkins was president of the New Hampshire college for 14 years before being named chancellor in 2022. She alleges … Read more
While June welcomes LGBTQ Pride Month with open arms, celebrating the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, there’s yet another crucial chapter in this vibrant narrative that often remains lesser known: LGBTQ History Month. The purpose of this dedicated month is to educate individuals about the rich history, achievements, and contributions of … Read more