Money can't solve all of our problems – especially in the education system. No matter what side of the coin you are on, it's hard to deny that the education system in this country is out of control. Spending is at an all-time high (and only getting worse) and districts are trying [...]
Back to school shopping is overwhelming, to say the least. Teachers send out their lists of recommended school supplies, filled with things like pencils, erasers, markers and rulers. Well what if we told you that we could simplify your shopping list. This year, instead of heading off to Target for [...]
School's out, and for many students that means a 3 month hiatus from teachers, homework and studying. What child doesn't look forward to the freedom of summer break? Although students would love nothing more than to play all summer long, you'll be doing them a disservice if you oblige them to do so. The [...]
The makings of a good employee are easy to recognize, yet I find them nearly impossible to describe. I can spot these qualities from a mile away, and I know to look for them when identifying future employees. What makes pinpointing these recognizable qualities so challenging is that they are [...]
Anyone who's in sales is all too familiar with the word 'no.' Now, more than ever merchants are hearing it from the schools. All you have to do is Google ‘school budget cuts’ and the first few pages are littered with articles written within the last few days about schools [...]
Choosing Apps How do you choose a product when you go into a grocery or retail store? When you're faced with aisle after aisle of groceries, cleaning products and clothing, finding the best fit can be a tiresome trial and error process. Now try finding the right app in the iTunes App [...]
Each state has its own professional development requirements that teachers are required to meet. Teachers are now expected to perform better in the classroom at a faster pace. In the past, a lot of certified staff would attend conferences or listen to keynote speakers to keep up with development requirements, [...]
How many times have you asked, or heard someone else pose the question: “Why are you teaching me this? When will I ever use this in life?” Although these questions sound an awful lot like complaints from a teacher’s perspective, there is some truth to them. There is a disconnect [...]
I have been reading many articles recently about the Funding-Cliff and how it is going to affect education in the future. I also remember reading articles two years ago, advising us to be prepared for the Funding-Cliff. Education is in an interesting spot. The catch 22 is that there is a [...]