Rockabye

We teach our children, at that moment in life when they’re adorable little indefensible cherubs, that life is simply a series of inalienable rights, that we will take care of them always and forever, that the world is full of wonderful people with amazing and pure intentions.

The Teachers’ Lounge

The first round of state testing is around the corner. Countless students are bemoaning the dreaded testing and the seemingly endless reading that will follow. For many students, the reading will simply be a seamless extension of their normal activities.

Never Trust a Package

I have many life rules. Most are present in the same way societal rules came to be. Someone, somewhere, did something heinous and now we have a rule in place to prevent that from happening again.

Feral Cats Can’t Act

It’s a story for the ages. Mom shows up for child’s kindergarten class Christmas party. Mom was assigned homemade cupcakes. Mom stayed up until 1 am baking, frosting, and packing up said cupcakes.

The Teachers’ Lounge

As a proponent of education, I pay attention to trends in education, political promises and the current state of education, especially as it relates to special education. I learned long ago to not wait for the government to make public education a priority.

The Teachers’ Lounge

A well-defined, campuswide student behavior plan can help keep classroom disruptions to a minimum and maximize classroom instruction. Effective discipline plans and strategies are necessary not only to support student learning but to also maintain the safest learning environment possible.

Financial Focus

On Valentine’s Day, you can give your spouse or life partner a traditional gift such as candy or flowers. But once you’ve done that, why not think about something that can provide longer-lasting benefits for your loved one?

It’s Time to Consider Options

The Teachers’ Lounge Student misbehavior is a part of every classroom. However, there are times when student misbehavior is so volatile, violent students need to be separated from the rest of the class for their own sake and the sake of other learners.

A River Runs Through It

By the time you read this, I won’t have slept for several nights. I’m sure I’ve tried my best, but there will have been tossing, turning, and crazy rampant thoughts, mostly unsubstantiated.

This Little Hygge Went to Market

I know. I know. Here I go perpetuating the country’s greatest misperception in pronunciation of recent years. If you’re all about the hygge movement, please don’t bail on me now. I can explain. If, however, you have no inkling what I’m talking about, stay tuned.