Schools always seem to be at the short end of the political stick when it comes to funding. State tax dollars are the principal means of funding schools, yet it would be very unpopular for politicians to suggest raising taxes even if schools are underfunded. Some suggest that it would be better to fund schools locally through local taxes. Others say it would be more […]

  Read “Five Ways to Ensure a Positive Co-Teaching Experience for Co-Teachers and Students,” by Meier and Fisk, from Simon Fraser University (2016). Conflict is inevitable in any workplace setting. In schools, the effectiveness of the educational team is important to the well-being of every student. Therefore, it is important for educators to resolve conflict in a professional manner that promotes collaboration. The following scenario […]

Teachers should be intentional and systematic in the way they manage their classroom considering the linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the students. Clear classroom management plans help to reduce confusion and set clear expectations for students accounting for their interests, academic, social and behavioral needs. It is also beneficial for teachers to share their classroom management plans with other stakeholders such as the parents […]

Combine the two attchments to match the requirements below Assignment Requirements To achieve a successful project experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Length of paper: 12–15 double-spaced pages with 1-inch margins, excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page. List of references: At least one reference […]

 Develop an annotated bibliography of at least Six scholarly resources for your final paper topic. This assignment is to help you prepare for the final paper due in Unit VII. The annotated bibliography submission should include:   The assignment should include a properly formatted APA style title page.  The Annotated Bibliography must include at least five (5) scholarly sources. In addition to the required […]

 Your response to your classmates must be substantive. Share ideas, explore differences, and think critically about your classmates’ posts. Bring in information from your textbook, classroom resources or other credible sources that you find to contribute to the discussion. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses. You must cite and reference any sources you use, even in your responses […]

1. The executive branch of the government is responsible for the U.S. Department of Education. What purpose does the U.S. Department of Education serve? How does this department work with States’ Departments of Education and local school districts? In your opinion, does having a U.S. Department of Education benefit K-12 education in the United States? Why or why not? 2. In 2015, President Obama signed the […]

  The following principles have been recognized as core tenets of the U.S. Constitution: Checks and balances Federalism Judicial review Limited government Popular sovereignty Separation of powers Create a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation to educate a group of students or adults about the core tenets listed above for an upcoming Constitution Day celebration in a school setting. You may select a grade level 1-12, teachers, […]

             Week 5 – Assignment               Professional Development: Part Two After a successful workshop with colleagues in which you presented  focused areas of brain-based learning during Week Two, your leadership  team has asked you to follow up with a second workshop, adding specific  components that expand upon the principles of brain-based learning by  including information pertaining to memory and creating patterns of  meaning. Specific […]