October 2, 2018 is National Custodial Worker’s Appreciation Day. Listen as Shawnta S. Barnes interviews her sister to emphasize the importance of understanding the impact every single adult who comes into contact with students can have.
Black with Kids: Safe Spaces
Like many parents across the country, we dropped our twins off at their perspective college campuses. It is undoubtedly a time with many emotions for parents and children alike. I feel like I have spent the past month just reminding them of little things they need to do. One add-on as a black parent is…
Facebook to Host Cyberbullying Events in All 50 States
Cyberbullying is a huge problem across the nation. It is often framed as a new problem even though the phenomena is close to 20 years old. However, it is still recent enough that the parents of today’s middle and high-schoolers probably never had to deal with it themselves. Cyberspace is also an ever-changing and evolving…
History Lesson: Trump Claims His Administration Has Accomplished More Than Any Other?
President Trump recently addressed the United Nations. In his speech, he claimed that his administration accomplished more than any other President’s administration in US history: “In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.” President Trump has developed somewhat of a reputation for hyperbole…
4 Ways Chromebooks Win Out vs Other Laptops in Classrooms
When you go to a coffee shop or café to sit down and do work, you will undoubtedly see a few people pecking away at their laptops. A quick glance around the room will reveal a variety of different brands and types of computers. Hipsters and millennials seem to have a preference for the MacBook….
College Application Day
Going to college can seem like a daunting task. What should not be a barrier is the application including the application fee. This is why college application day is so important. College application day is Friday, September 28. On this day several universities wave the application fee. According to an article by WRTV 6, the…
5 Ways to Demystify College for Students
College might not be for everyone; however, in general, it is a good idea to prepare students to go. A big part of preparing students to go to college is investing them in believing college could be part of their future. This is easier said than done. Some students already have a good understanding of…
Stop Treating Education as a Means to an End
“You need to do well in school, so you can graduate from college and get a good job.” How often have you heard something similar in regard to school or learning? Maybe it was said to you by a teacher or parent. Maybe you have even said it yourself. It is a common sentiment. However…
Banning Books Silences Stories and It Kills a Love of Reading
This week, September 23-29, is banned book week. This year’s theme is, “Banning Books Silences Stories.” Although this year is my 13th year as an educator, it is my first year as an elementary library/media specialist. During this month, I taught a censorship unit to my students in grades 2-6. We had fascinating conversations. One…
Is Homework Beneficial?
What’s with all the homework? I’m going to just be honest. I despise homework. Like many parents, I work all day and when I finally get my son picked up and home the last thing I want to do his help him with homework. I’m tired and so is he. Is it really necessary? That obviously…