by Angela Prickette | Apr 3, 2013 | Articles
Bullying has become a worldwide epidemic, and it needs to be prevented as much as possible. All you need to do is a quick internet search to find horrific stories of how bullies have devastated the lives of students and their families. Educators and teachers need to... by Jared Whitlock | Mar 16, 2013 | Articles
Every student in grades 3 to 6 in Encinitas Union School District has an iPad. Researchers say the use of technology helps students learn, especially when used in math class. The iPad is the device favored most by students and parents. In Lindsay Duncan’s class at El... by Dr. Rose Vukovic and Rachel Harari | Mar 10, 2013 | Articles
When students show signs of math anxiety they should be taught relaxation techniques and other steps aimed to reduce their worries. Last year we met a 7-year-old girl we’ll call Zoey. A shy second grader who excelled at reading, Zoey’s parents and teachers were... by Josiah Garber | Mar 4, 2013 | Articles
It’s that time of year already. You have looked at your first semester grades and frankly, they need some help. The good news is you are not out of luck. Here is a strategy that can help you raise your grades without wasting your energy. Focus Your Energy This... by Nicholas Provenzano | Jan 27, 2013 | Articles
In this blog post, high-school English teacher Nicholas Provenzano writes about his pride in not having administered a quiz or test in all of the first semester. Several years ago, he decided to abandon multiple-choice tests in favor of giving students multiple ways... 
