When you reminisce about your schools days, do you fondly recall math worksheets, multiple choice tests, or lab notebook entries? We didn’t think so! Instead, you might recall a field trip to a historical site that sparked a lifelong interest in the American...
What is chronic absenteeism? Chronically absent students are defined as those who miss at least 15 days of school in a year. Absenteeism poses a serious risk of students falling behind in school. Who is absent? According to the most recent data available, OVER 6...
The importance of achieving reading proficiency by the end of third grade is well established among education professionals. And, many states have even passed legislation designed to improve third grade reading, while providing specific, targeted interventions for...
Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill… What do all of these these famous names have in common? Each suffered from dyslexia! But, what exactly is dyslexia? According to the National Institute for Learning Development dyslexia,...
Did you know? The number of Student Veterans on college campuses is growing. In 2009, there were approximately 500,000 Student Veterans receiving education benefits. By 2013, that number had grown to over 1,000,000! Veterans are using their GI benefits to pursue...
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying...
