By Jan Burkins, Kari Yates & Katie Cunningham: Authors of Shifting the Balance, Grades K-2 and Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 One of the best things about being an educator is that each fall offers a fresh start - new students, new thinking,…
Nurturing cognitive development in children across K-12 can be tough for teachers. But the simple act of play is more powerful than you think. The cognitive processes that are maturing during a child’s life are maturing through play. Imaginative play is…
By Claire White, Associate Professor in Religious Studies at California State University, Northridge, USA and author of An Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion. One of the challenges facing Americans today is establishing religious tolerance. Where do we begin? One…
Adopting culturally responsive teaching can help teachers create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for students of all backgrounds. By focusing on how each student's strengths and individual life experiences, this method can be used to help them achieve…