Half the academic battle is understanding the assignment
Our school gives out five $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors based on their “continuing search for knowledge.” This morning, I’ve bee...
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The importance of supportive academic peer groups
A student texted me last night for help on her theme study, a 12-page analytical essay that we’ve been working on, off and on, since October. Her text: &...
Should I require students to text me when they’re absent?
One way I tried to increase attendance and accountability this year was to require students to text me when they were late or absent. I wasn’t always suc...
A day of in-person writing conferences
I’m a big fan of Google Docs, but when it comes to helping students with their writing, in-person conferences still can’t be beat. Today, I spent m...
Texting students: Help or hindrance?
Teachers, if you’re serious about communicating with your students, forget about making announcements in class. Don’t bother with assignment sheets...