Category Archives: homework
Snow Days: A Parent’s Perspective
Last week, I discussed how difficult snow days are for teachers. Well, folks, this week we need to talk about them from the parent’s perspective… Let’s talk about small picture and big picture. From a small picture perspective, snow days are awful because our daytime babysitter (school) cancelled at the last minute. How do we [...]
Snow Days: A Teacher’s Perspective
For teachers, snow days are bitter sweet. The first snow day of the year is like milk chocolate. It usually comes during December when teachers are pulling their hair out trying to get to Winter Break (see the last post of 2010). We use the day to catch our breath and unwind. Or, like this [...]
Homework Help: A Teacher’s Guide
Homework exists at the intersection of school and home. By assigning homework, teachers extend the classroom into students’ homes. Parents are relegated to the role of enforcer, assistant, or tutor. This relationship has existed since the beginning of educational time, but some of the traditional practices associated with homework may need to be reconfigured. What [...]