Where does a good work ethic start? Does a good work ethic start within the student completely on their own, from a good teacher, from home, or from another outside influence?
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Author: LSummers
Praying Mantis Birth
Do you know how a baby Praying Mantis is born? Neither did I until just recently… While camping on Maui, I noticed a cocoon on my rental car antenna. I didn’t think much of
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Hopewell Cape Rocks, New Brunswick
The highest tides in the world occur at the Bay of Fundy; at the bay’s narrowest points, the tide rises more than 50 feet [16 meters] and at low tide, the sea bottom is uncovered revealing huge tidal flats. Visitors are able to walk around on the sea bottom of what was fully covered by water just few hours prior!
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Overworked vs. Working Overtime
There is a difference between being overworked and working over time. Teachers don’t mind working over time if it’s for a good reason [making great lessons, activities, etc], but when a teacher is overworked, that
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“Grading for Learning”
“Grading for Learning” is a relatively new up-and-coming educational philosophy in the United States. The basic philosophy is to only grade students on what they know. Do not give grades for anything unless it is
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U.S. Education is Like…
…a small town that starts to boom. Let’s name this thriving town “Ruinam”. Construction starts all over Ruinam for quick results of a city, but with no civil engineering. Soon, there’s poorly planned buildings and
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Back Story: Crazy. Not Insane.
I was born into a family of teachers. Seriously: mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle… everyone. Education runs through my veins and I’ve wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember.
Read moreTeacher Appreciation Day & a Note to Parents!
Dear Parents… Do your job. A note from one teacher on behalf of many.
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