“Study after study shows the single most important factor determining the quality of the education a child receives is the quality of his teacher.” All schools have a desire to hire the “best” teachers. But how do we define what the “best” actually means? Educational Leadership noted an article that speaks to the qualities one should identify in hiring teachers. …
Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and professional technical careers by providing a high quality, personalized, relevant and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology and partnerships with families. The learning process Gem Prep has established considers the stages of maturation as a guide to scaffolding scholars into becoming high achieving adults. In my …
Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and professional technical careers by providing a high quality, personalized, relevant and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology and partnerships with families. The learning process Gem Prep has established considers the stages of maturation as a guide to scaffolding scholars into becoming high achieving adults. In my …
Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and professional technical careers by providing a high quality, personalized, relevant and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology and partnerships with families. The learning process Gem Prep has established considers the stages of maturation as a guide to scaffolding scholars into becoming high achieving adults. Over the …
Why is it important to investigate schools to identify the best fit for a child? Students should not be required to change who they are to fit into a school, but rather, find a school that has systems in place to help them grow regardless of any diversity. Today, parents have a smorgasbord of options when it comes to selecting …
Our usual excitement for a holiday break from school may not bring the same enthusiasm as in past years. With so much learning from home these past two semesters, families may be concerned about how to keep kids engaged and excited through even more time at home. Here are a few fun family activities that can meld entertainment and family …
College Readiness and business success require effective communication skills. The average business executive spends about 75% – 80% of the day engaged in oral or written communication. Communication is so critical that American businesses end up spending about 3.1 billion dollars annually to upskill their employees, training them to write. 44% of the executives surveyed think Americans are lacking critical …
Teacher Resilience Last week, my daughter (a kindergarten teacher) shared with me a video she sent her students and families. She was informing them of the necessity of moving to an online format. The decision to transition to virtual learning was made on a Friday afternoon during teacher training when a teacher (home sick) informed the principal she tested positive …
One of the most challenging situations parents are facing with online learning is how much help to offer their children. Parents and guardians are scrambling to balance work, support learning from home, and maintain some semblance for a healthy household. Understandably, providing the answer or a strong hint of how to solve the problem is a natural caregiver’s response. Gerry …