Jessica Robertson ⁽⁸⁾

In recent years, educators have begun to see an influx of students with IEP needs in both the public and private sphere. Like many of my colleagues, I am not specialized in a field that diagnoses or treats students who fall under the umbrella of…

Teachers need to have communication partners as our trusted allies so that we can serve the children effectively each day. As educators, we will need to communicate closely with parents in order to understand and mitigate student needs as the rapidity of change occurs more…

In the pedagogical modality of Waldorf Education, the class teacher has the freedom to choose curriculum to meet the needs of their class. As the teacher ideally takes the students from first through eighth grade, they are ultimately responsible for understanding both the curriculum deeply…

Title I provides funding to schools and districts and the allocation of these funds to states allows schools to create new programs, as well as staff recruitment and development, in order to promote academic success for students. ESSA also promotes professional development for teachers who…

The Parent Teacher Home Project (PTHV) is a program that originated in Sacramento California and has been adopted by several school Districts across the country, including Nichols Elementary-Middle School in Detroit. It has proven to increase attendance, academic performance and positive behavior in school. It…

Carrie Sampson, of Arizona State University stated that, “Although the journey toward educational equity can be challenging, those navigating this journey are often unprepared in their leadership and unclear about the destination.” I feel Sampson’s words best exemplifies the umbrella of need in the area…

In this digital age, why is it that we can still feel so disengaged? We have all the social media offerings at our fingertips. In February 2025, the national average Americans spent on social media was 2 hours 16 minutes, according to Thuy from statista.com.

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