“Should we teach about the Civil War anymore?” This was a question I was asked from a concerned teacher who feared potential pushback from parents. Teachers should not have to live in fear of being attacked by parents or community members about what is going on in their classrooms, but it is wise for teachers…
The winner of the 93rd Scripps National Spelling Bee, Zaila Avant-garde, is still taking her well deserved victory laps in the media. Winning such a contest is obviously an impressive feat. But even more so these days, because I am sure that Zaila, like most students, has had at least a couple of teachers tell…
This CDC recently released updated guidance for the K-12 school setting to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends staff, students, and visitors wear masks regardless of vaccination status. For some Indianapolis school districts, the 2021-2022 school year has already begun or is about to begin soon. Therefore, school districts had already shared guidance…
“There has been a concern raised.” This statement sent me into a panic. The 2021-2022 school year will be my 16th year as an educator, and I shifted big time. I left my administrator role as an academic dean to start my own education consulting company. It has been one of the best decisions I…
Two years ago, I wrote the article, “Parents, Stop Complaining about Community Classroom Supplies.” In this article, I explained the strain on teachers to ensure all students are prepared for instruction without teachers spending their own money to support students who come without supplies. I still believe as a community member that I should help…
There are several creative summer activities in and around Indy for your children to explore before school is back in session. You can keep your kids enriched and entertained over the summer without breaking the bank by taking advantage of free or low cost events. Whether you have budding writers, animal fanatics, or up-and-coming young…
As the new school year looms closer, school districts have released guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Currently, children under 12 cannot be vaccinated since there is not a vaccine that is ready for public use for this age range. Although the death rate for children is low compared to adults, school leaders want…
COVID-19 is still a threat but as vaccination levels rise and public perception of the pandemic changes, life is getting slowly back to “normal.” Most school districts are returning to in-person classes when summer break is over. Those who weren’t planning to return are going to be hearing from the Department of Education according to…
It is no surprise to anyone that ILEARN scores dropped. Prior to 2021, the last time ILEARN was given was in 2019. The standardized test was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only 37.1% of Indiana students passed both the English and math portions of the assessment in 2019, and 47.9% passed English…
Teachers enjoy the summer break, too. However, depending on when school gets out, summer vacation may be winding down already. If that is the case in your area, that means people are in for the start of summer professional development. For those that aren’t already familiar, virtually every school requires teachers to comeback to work…