Not Lost in Translation

Not Lost in Translation

There is great challenge and value in learning and mastering a second or foreign language.  Kathryn Bailey, French teacher at Brevard High School, strives to build students language skills through creative, personalized and innovative instruction and learning...
Elevating Physics and Mathematics Instruction

Elevating Physics and Mathematics Instruction

Acquiring and utilizing 21st century skills while learning complex mathematical and/or science concepts is nothing foreign to Ben Owens’ students at Tri County Early College. From physics lab equipment (e.g. Pasco probeware) that takes measurements and connects via...
Variety is the Spice of Inclusion Life

Variety is the Spice of Inclusion Life

If you are a general curriculum special education teacher who serves a majority of your students in the general setting, you can expect  to spend your day teaching in different classrooms, in varying capacities, with multiple different teachers, and with students with...
Inclusion That Works

Inclusion That Works

With about 13% of public school students qualifying for special education services and a majority of these students being served in the general setting, inclusion services that are successful, appropriate and relevant have become central. Lori Long, a special...
Genius Hour Projects

Genius Hour Projects

Ever wish your employer/school would let you spend 20% of your time working on a project in an area of interest?  Well, this is what Google has done with their developers and a concept that teachers are welcoming into their classrooms.  April Bryson, an English...
The Readbox

The Readbox

Amy Thomas, a 5th grade teacher at Dayton Elementary School has been using a project called the Readbox to enhance reading comprehension skills while utilizing important 21st century skills.  The Readbox is an English Language Arts project in which Amy’s 5th grade...