


Get Mad – But Not at the Schools
Have you seen this yet? Â It’s a letter sent to parents by Ellen Best-Laimit, the interim principal of Harley Avenue Primary School in Elwood, N.Y., and four kindergarten teachers stating that due to “more rigorous learning standards,” an end of the...
Inspire Yourself
Every so often you need to do something for yourself: go out for drinks with an old friend, sit on the beach with a good book or even just carve out 30 minutes to watch a show on the couch in your PJs with no interruptions. (Those are three of my favorites!) With the...
Classroom Design: A Little Like Barnes & Noble
The layout and design of any space can impact the mood and productivity for the individuals intended to use the area. Prior to becoming a teacher, I studied interior design at Michigan State University for three years. I have come to learn how critical ergonomics and...