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Experience Makes a Difference

Research studies are constantly being carried out in almost every subject area that there is in the world. In some cases, I am surprised that a study is even needed to tell researchers what common sense should be telling them. Education is far from being exempt from the studies. One recent study finding that I read dealt with teacher experience and student achievement. The study found that students with experienced teachers did better than students with inexperienced teachers. When comparing the teachers’ degrees and the teachers’ experience, the study found that the teacher’s experience has more of an impact on … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: You Get the Call

One of the hardest things to cope with when you’re a sub is that you need to be up and ready to go every day by 7 whether you get a phone call or not. Part of the reason you need to be ready to go is that sometimes the school doesn’t call until 7:15 and if classes start at 7:45, you won’t have a lot of time to shower, eat breakfast, get dressed and get out the door. I’m fortunate that I can balance this need to get ready with my daughter’s schedule because her classes start every morning … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: What’s This All About?

Hello there! My name is Heather Long and I’m the managing editor here at Families.com, you may be more familiar with my name showing up in fitness and marriage, but Karri’s graciously allowed me to come and play over here in Education. First and foremost, let me tell you a little about myself. I’m a substitute teacher for the school district we live in. Primarily I work with the elementary schools, but I’m sure sooner or later I’ll make the kick up to the higher grades. Currently, I just like the little ones better (it helps that my own is … Continue reading →

Substitute Teachers

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I want to begin by saying that substitute teaching is a tough job. I have done it. It is very difficult to walk into a classroom and teach without knowing any of the teacher’s daily routines or methods of control. In addition, most students act out or get into more trouble when they have a substitute. So before I get started on this article, I want to say that I think substitutes in general are great and I thank them for the work they do for such little pay. Now with that being said, I feel that some type of … Continue reading →

The Education Blog in Review: October 29-November 6

I know, I know. . .this is a little post dated. Since our regular education blogger Kaye Siders has left, several of us from the Families.com community have been guest blogging sporadically here in Education. Consequently, the regularly posted “week in review” blogs that many of us are accustomed to seeing in various sections of the Families.com blogs were missing. But never fear! We’re working on getting you caught up in case you’ve missed some of the exciting blogs in education over the last several weeks. Did you read My Inner City Story? I started a series sharing some thoughts … Continue reading →

Substitute Teaching: A Real Learning Experience

I recently became a substitute. So far, I’ve only worked with middle school and high school students. I did work at a preschool in the past, first as a lunch lady then as a teacher’s aide, so I also have experience working with little ones. I’ve yet to have the pleasure of working with elementary school students, but I’m looking forward to it. Working with kids can be very rewarding. Let me be the first to tell you, however, that children of all ages, can give you an education. Of course, as parents, you know this. Yet, it is even … Continue reading →

Introducing the New Education Blog

Ah, the brand new blog all about education! This is a huge topic, so we will address as many current issues and questions as we can – your comments and suggestions and ideas are not only welcome, they are needed! One of the best things about a blog like this is that we can not only keep people informed about what is going on with education, but we can discuss ideas and share them. We are all a community of learners. I was a substitute teacher for several years in New York City, while working on my degree in elementary … Continue reading →

The Truth about School Support Staff

There are many people who work in a school. When thinking about schools, most people think of a principal, teachers, and students. However, the faculty and staff and management of a school go far beyond that when it comes to the people that make it successful. A school is made up of a principal, teachers, and students. It also has educational assistants, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, secretaries, guidance counselors, and nurses. All of these people contribute greatly to the make-up of the school atmosphere and the success of the students. Like they have about teachers, society and … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: June 9 – June 15

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Education issues are booming in the news! My Google alerts have been full this week. I have tried to share as many stories of interest with you as possible. I hope that all has had a wonderful week and keep up the great reading and commenting! Saturday, June 9 Perks of Public Education: W = Worth It Moments Teachers, like everyone else, have slumps in their career. However, the great thing about teaching is that there are also wonderful pick me ups. I call these pick me ups worth it moments. These are the moments that make all of the … Continue reading →