A positive pandemic outcome
One silver lining of the pandemic was the explosion of online programs. Children’s authors, libraries, museums, non-profits, schools, and work
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No STEM without Science
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce (2021), science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) occupations are growing at an
A concern for Social Studies
These days, Social Studies instruction rarely occurs in elementary schools. Over two-thirds of pre-service teachers in a 2015 study reported
Technology and privacy
Since the pandemic, the number of educational technologies used in classrooms has exploded (Singer, 2021). Most, “ed tech apps,” however,
Students and technology
Recently, I was having a debate with our oldest child about technology. This child believes that I am a bit
Homework in home school?
Recently, my child’s friend asked, “Do you have homework in home school?” My snarky but very honest child responded, “You’ve
Home school teaching is real
As I look to return to a position on a college campus, I find I have to explain what I
Teaching strategies for home
Recently, there are moments when I stop and ask myself “Is home school working ? Is my child learning?” These
Writing is writing, right?
No. As I tell my students, there is a distinct difference in writing style and conventions from one subject area
Giving effective feedback
When I am responding to my students written assignments, I have read that I am supposed to be gentle, find