A sense of hope, or faith combined with optimism, positively alters chemicals in the brain and influences decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Educators who implement practices that ensure students have a sense of hope, understand that mistakes are not permanent, and view success as within reach will be more likely to have students who are more persistent learners who put forth the effort needed to be successful.
A federal waiver expands free meal service for students during the coronavirus pandemic, and school nutrition professionals across the US are working to ensure families have access to the meals.
Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking.
When our governor announced in early April that school would remain closed until the end of the year, the teachers I know experienced a combination of relief and devastation. Relief
Graduating seniors in Kanawha County, West Virginia had a topsy-turvy year with the cancellation of in-person classes this school year amid the coronavirus, but they received some special recognition –
“I just didn’t feel like I was doing enough. It just seemed like the right thing to do,” said Wylie High School principal Virdie Montgomery.
A lot of people are spending their birthdays alone or just at home during quarantine but a group of elementary school students wants to change that. The group calls themselves
Many school doors across the country will not reopen this academic year due to COVID-19. That means teachers won’t get the chance to say goodbye to their students.
Motivation fluctuates day by day during the school year. It can be especially hard to sustain intrinsic motivation, which originates from within each person and is associated with enjoyment and
When it comes to remote learning and mental health, educators have to actively stay connected with students and families
We are approaching the two month mark since schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, and we are now entering a new phase in the learning process. Despite an
