Tag Archives: Carol J. Carter

As the semester starts winding to an end and the holidays start closing in, the winter season becomes increasingly stressful for some. Educators are grading term papers, helping students get ready for their break, thinking ahead to next semester, cramming … Continue reading →

Winter break is coming soon for many students. This is a time for rest and relaxation, as well as a time to get important things done that seem impossible to find time for during the school semester. However, this is … Continue reading →

Prejudices and stereotypes we give different groups of people can be hard to discuss and hard to shake. After all, it’s part of human nature to be wary of something or someone who is different than what we know to … Continue reading →

As the end of fall semester approaches, spring semester and the anticipation for next year might already be setting in on the minds of educators and students. Whether students are taking a giant step from grade school to middle school/middle … Continue reading →

With six weeks left in the semester, students still have time to assess their academic position and set goals to finish the school year strong. At this time of year, students might start getting sick, having new social problems, and … Continue reading →

“Children don’t come with instructions, but they do come with open minds.” ~ Christopher J. Metzler, Ph.D in the article “Teaching Children About Diversity.“ Today, students are among a diverse student population, and one day they will be part of … Continue reading →

As the holiday season begins and we get nostalgic for tables full of food and celebrations only complete with gifts, it’s important to remember this can also be an especially difficult time for those living in poverty.

Next week our blog topics will revolve around the topic of promoting literacy and fighting poverty around the world. We want to engage educators, parents, and students in this conversation and hope you will leave a comment and share your … Continue reading →

When you think of diversity do you think about people on the other side of the world, people with different color skin, languages, religions, or traditions?

As the school year progresses, it can get harder and harder for students to keep up their academic momentum. The following activity can help students to see “the big picture” by getting students thinking positively about their future, reflecting on … Continue reading →