Betsy Butler
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Topics: Teaching Advice, Just For Fun
Finding Funds for Student Fulfillment - Fantastic!
Posted by Betsy Butler on Jan 10, 2023 7:00:00 AM
When I was an educator, I knew about grant writing and outside funding, but the process seemed so technical and academic, I never investigated organizations or funding. This course will teach you how to jump in with both feet to learn the basics of writing a proposal as you complete a foundational document, setting you up for success!
Read MoreTopics: Courses
Helping Students Change the World Through Civic Engagement
Posted by Betsy Butler on Dec 27, 2022 7:00:00 AM
The imperfect experiment of democracy has a common theme throughout its systems and levels of government:
Read MoreTopics: Instructional Strategies, Courses, Student Engagement
The lingering effects of the pandemic still affect us both mentally and physically. In, “Public Education is Facing a Crisis of Epic Proportions,” Laura Meckler writes:
Read MoreTopics: Classroom Management, Positive Behavior Supports, Courses
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Topics: Courses
Schools and districts are reporting a dramatic increase in both student and teacher chronic absenteeism, which is the term for missing 10% of school days for any reason, including both excused and unexcused absences, and suspension.
Read MoreTopics: Teacher Burnout
Let's Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day in the Classroom!
Posted by Betsy Butler on Nov 8, 2022 7:00:00 AM
STEM and STEAM frameworks provide essential skills to future success in the workplace, and as agents of change in the world. “The State of STEM Education Through 25 Stats,” by Ryan Boser links to information to motivate students to explore STEM or STEAM careers.
Read MoreTopics: Teaching with Technology, STEAM/STEM, Holidays
Just look at this fella.
Read MoreThe school year has begun, and the calendar pushes on towards Halloween. And while many public schools don’t participate in the ghoul and goblin-laden holiday, teachers rarely need a reason to get dressed up and be part of the fun!
Read MoreTopics: Holidays, teacher resources, Just For Fun
World Space Week is here, Y’all!
Read MoreTopics: Content Areas, science, Just For Fun
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