T. R. Paul Academy of Arts & Knowledge

A firm, consistent discipline plan is the foundation to efficient teaching and learning.  Implementing that plan begins long before students enter the classroom on the first day of school.

Furthermore, it's important to that a teacher's behavior management program (consisting of rules, rewards, and consequences) be communicated with students and parents in a deliberate and organized way.

Read Full Post

So far, twenty-seven states have adopted the national standards for what students should learn each year from kindergarten through high school.  This represents a historic shift away from local control over schools.  Many more states are set to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Read Full Post

No matter how the global economy is doing, it's always important for teachers to be budget-conscious. Unfortunately, most teachers must spend some of their own money in order to adequately supply our students with the learning tools they need. (Remember to save those receipts for tax time!)

Read Full Post