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September 20, 2017
By Ty Schmidt

Standout with these 5 Lesson Improvement Tips

It’s a necessary evil based in scientific research. Tedious, time-consuming, and difficult are among the most common words used to describe the process. Yet, whether you’re anxiously typing away with excitement or it’s something you loathe entirely, lesson planning continues to be a gold standard in today’s teaching industry (and for good reason) Continue reading

September 5, 2017
By Ty Schmidt

Return Your Students to Normalcy: 5 Tips to Getting Back to Learning

Sharpen those pencils, folks. A new school year is upon us. What that means for every teacher may be a little different, but one thing remains the same: among those crisp spiral notebooks, sparkly new folders and updated wardrobes is a group of young minds prepared to learn. Right? Wrong. Continue reading

July 7, 2017
By Ty Schmidt

Top Summer PD Opportunities

There is a heavy focus on the importance of students learning how to learn and how to lead. Multiple guess questions are becoming a thing of the past, as we educators seek to challenge students to apply what they’re learning instead of simply memorizing and regurgitating it Continue reading

June 5, 2017
By Ty Schmidt

End of Year Survival Guide

It doesn’t matter how old or young you are. There is a certain indescribable sense of overwhelming excitement when you’re about to mix up the routine in some way. As summer break approaches, students all over the country are fighting a constant battle Continue reading