Jeff Horton’s Blog
Tips for Managing Conflict in Your School
Incivility is any behavior that can interfere with the cooperative and harmonious environment in which students are learning. It can happen at any time, and it is always necessary to manage it. The following are a few strategies that teachers can use to create a safe...
Why School Counselors Are Needed
It's always challenging to tell someone they must go to the principal's office. But, sometimes, the demands of school can compel an individual to act out. As a school counselor, you can help students navigate the sometimes challenging school year by providing them...
How to Catch Up When You’re Behind on Grading
Instead of grading everything, ask students to do one assignment that repeats like journal entries. They should keep all of these in a folder inside the class. Then, they can choose one that represents their ability to turn in for their grade. It's also important to...
How Education Has Changed Post-COVID
The pandemic prompted creative brainstorming sessions, accelerated change, and created a wave of innovation throughout the education system. In 2020, many people in America suddenly realized how deeply their lives depended on the country's schools. The pandemic's...
The Importance of Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships
Positive relationships between educators and parents can help children receive the best possible education. Plenty of evidence supports the favorable impacts of joint parent/teacher interaction on children's academic success. When parents are involved, they can help...
How to Help Your Children Prepare for Their Finals
Being a child is tough, but dealing with final exams on top of growing up makes childhood even tougher. It’s a necessary part of growing up and getting your education, though, so as parents, it’s important to step in and help your child prepare if possible. While you...
Films That Teach Important Lessons On Civics
Civics forms the basis of any democracy. Students must learn the fundamental values and ideologies that underpin their rights and responsibilities. And in doing so, they learn to carry out a treasured form of government. Below is a brief list of movies that can best...
Highlighting Art, Science, and Emotional Health in Schools
Creativity is essential to succeed in technology careers. Technology is valuable to success in the creative arts.
Key Features of a Virtual Classroom
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to disrupt everyday life, education has had to shift for the safety of its students and staff.
How Education Will Change After COVID
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has created the need for a drastic shift in the current education system.