Key points: Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of three female transfer students. They were seniors among a class of sophomores. The ‘new girl seniors’ easily took power over the sophomores and began their … Read more
Teaching English Language Learner (ELL) newcomers can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the main challenges is the constant influx of new students, each with their own unique academic backgrounds and home languages. However, these challenges are balanced by the assets these students bring, such as life experiences and a strong desire to learn. … Read more
L&D Playbook For Multigenerational Learning: Meeting the Needs of Every Team Member Low employee engagement, high turnover, and limited knowledge sharing are common challenges for organizations today. However, creating a comprehensive training plan can help you avoid these obstacles and achieve long-term success. This playbook for multigenerational learning is designed to assist you in creating … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) ninosouza / Pixabay Just about every time I read a piece on reading strategies written by an education researcher – even from the best, like Daniel Willinghman, who wrote this recent one … Read more
Key points: Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave me chills: “My role is to put out fires.” I was inspired and wanted to jump right up from the table and into superhero mode, … Read more
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Concerns are rising in Japan over the risk of ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to gradually reduce decades of monetary stimulus. Recent polls have indicated the possibility of the ruling coalition losing its majority in … Read more
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — As a high-school senior in New Jersey, Ernesto Reyes Velasco couldn’t envision himself taking the leap to become an independent college student. Neither of his parents, who are immigrants from Mexico, had gone to college. He didn’t have close friends as examples. Money was tight. But this past summer Reyes Velasco spent … Read more
Cibus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBUS), a company specializing in agricultural chemicals, has recently announced a strategic realignment that includes reducing its workforce by 26 full-time employees, as reported in a recent SEC 8-K filing. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors on October 16, 2024, as part of the company’s cost reduction initiatives aimed at … Read more
“ The Freedom Online Learning Provides Online learning offers individuals the opportunity to enhance their resilience by learning at their own pace and using technology. This article explores how online learning helps build resilience and provides tips on how to strengthen this valuable quality. Online learning empowers learners to take control of their education. Unlike … Read more