Traditional curriculum writing in Social Studies has turned into a somewhat robotic process. Compiling archived content, loosely linking that content to standards, and then packaging it into a 50-pound, 5-inch binder are the steps in the model of “That’s the Way We’ve...
Each of the core academic subjects has a unique set of challenges, but English Language Arts (ELA) courses carry an important additional responsibility: Language arts skills are essential foundations for the study of all the other subjects. Without a strong base of...
Educators are always searching for new ways to reach learners through meaningful learning experiences. Undoubtedly, learners that see the value in their learning will be more engaged and likely be more successful in content mastery. Various trends in education that...
The world of education has changed significantly over the last decade. Educators and educational publishing companies are adapting their materials and methodologies to accommodate new, often increasingly rigorous standards. Schools are under increasing pressure to...
One of the most important goals of education today is to prepare students to further their studies in higher education – college readiness preparation. For this reason, ‘College Readiness’ gets major attention, both in legislation and funding. It is the goal...