The Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline
Guest Post: The Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline by William DeMeo, PhD In a recent interview with CNN, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed the phenomenon of the preschool to prison pipeline...
View ArticleHow to Cut Back on Classroom Distractions
We all have those moments—you’re mid-sentence, standing in front of the class, when you hear it: students whispering in the back of the classroom. Whether it’s giggling, inappropriate noises, or...
View ArticleWhat to Do about “Wired” Boys!
Guest Post by Ruth Hanford Morhard Recent media stories on New York Times.com and on NBC have mentioned “fidgety boys” who are struggling in school. These stories note the huge gap in behavioral...
View ArticleNational Preparedness Month: How to Handle Classroom Disasters
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? Sponsored by FEMA, September is a great time as an educator to ensure students are prepared for handling emergency situations, whether they are...
View ArticleReversing the Numbers: Helping Young African-Americans Succeed
Guest Post by Ruth Hanford Morhard We want our children to get a good start in life—to learn, get along with others, and develop the good traits that lead to later success. Unfortunately, a large...
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