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Effectively accommodating “freedom of movement” for a child with ADHD or ADD is more art form than educational background.

Three Simple Words: The Challenges of Distance Education with a Child with ADHD

“Freedom of movement.” Three simple words. Easy enough to understand, and an art form to implement. …

Schools embed yoga and mindfulness into academic programs

Schools Embed Yoga & Mindfulness Into Academic Programs

Educators around the world have introduced yoga in schools recently, bolstered by evidence-based reports of the …

"My students became a hive of advocacy to protect these waters. They researched ways they could be part of the solution."

Inspiration Through Advocacy

I learned about writing prompts my first year teaching: “Class, today you are to write your …

Although the American School of Belo Horizonte (EABH) was founded in 1956, it has only in recent times seen explosive growth and expansion, quadrupling its enrollment over the past decade under the leadership of its effusive director, Catarina Song Chen. In her sit-down interview with SchoolRubric, Ms. Chen provides insight into how the school looks to continue its expansion while retaining its high learning standards and community atmosphere.

It Takes a Village: The American School of Belo Horizonte

Thanks for joining us today. Let’s start with telling the SchoolRubric community a little bit about …

Students enrolled in CTE programs developer career readiness for college, advanced technical programs or the workplace.

Who’s telling your story?

When I entered college, I had a vision of doing something lofty, like becoming an attorney …

The State University of New York College at Buffalo was founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School to train teachers and currently enrolls approximately 10,000 students.

SUNY Buffalo State: A 20-year Retrospective

In this era of accelerating economic and social globalization, educators must come together to pursue the …

Two 7th grande girls take apart out a piece of filament that is stuck. Allowing students to troubleshoot issues that arise with equipment gives them confidence in problem solving and lets them take ownership of classroom machines.

Persistence Pays Off: Building your Program on a Limited Budget

When I started teaching at Chute Middle School over 12 years ago, I had a lab …

"The purpose of science is to explain and understand the world. But we have placed the value on the final product, not the process."

Why Do We Teach Science?

Science investigation begins with questions. How does that work? Why does that happen? The Greeks and …

“Mixing color into a rather dull matter.” Picture courtesy of Sharon McCutcheon

Imaginative Education: Implementing the Mantra “Everything Is Wonderful” Into Practice

“Where do the clouds go?” A Kindergarten teacher puts mirrors on the ground and asks the …

When we amplify these thinking routines using technology tools, we truly provide our students with ways to "think better" and share that thinking.

Tech Tools to Try (with Thinking Routines) in 2020

During the 2018-19 school year, my administration at the time introduced the staff to thinking routines. Thinking …

Students are working on their historical fiction narratives about the Atlantic Slave Trade, directly after a writing mini-lesson.

Bridging the Achievement Gap with YouTube

I can still remember the feeling of panic and uncertainty as my principal announced our school …

So you just accepted your first ever teaching job in the Physical Education (PE) field. Now what?

How to Have a Successful First Year as a PE Teacher

So you just accepted your first ever teaching job in the Physical Education (PE) field. Now …