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5 Huge Problems with Teaching English in America

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Posted on 6 May 20235 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform, Musings

Teaching English in America has to change. Here are some ideas we can update our teaching to meet the needs of our students. Is There a Problem with Teaching English in America? The answer is yes. English is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. In the United States, it is the primary language of

10 Innovative ECE Strategies Other Countries Are Using (And We Should, too!)

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 3 May 20235 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform, Musings

I’ve looked into ECE all around the globe to learn about innovative ECE strategies other countries are doing. This is what I found. What are other innovative ECE strategies are there? I love to learn about new strategies and pedagogical concepts. I have read all of the information on our CA website about early childhood

4 Reasons The ELPAC Test is One of the Most Difficult Tests for Students

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 6 April 20235 June 2024
Posted in Blog

The ELPAC test takes almost FOUR hours. It is the most important test for our ELD students and their educational success depends on it. What is the ELPAC Test? The ELPAC, or the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California. It is the reclassification test for English learners. The exam consists of two tests, the Initial

What Is The Play Penalty? What Can We Do About It?

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 25 March 20234 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform

Did you know that students at underperforming schools have less time to play? It’s called, “The Play Penalty”. You should know about this problem. The Play Penalty: When Children Can’t Play I teach 7th grade English in South Los Angeles. As I write this, I can tell you that my brain is overloaded. It is

The Alarming Rise Of Student-To-Teacher Bullying

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 8 March 202315 August 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform, Musings

Student-to-teacher bullying is on the rise, and this year was rough for everyone on school campuses. So, how do we address the rise of student-to-teacher bullying? Let’s discuss. Bullying is a Problem and It’s Only Getting Worse. In 2023, it affects students and teachers alike. Bullying has always been a concerning issue in schools, but

4 Real Dangers Of Bringing Untrained Teachers Into The Classroom

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 8 January 20234 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Education Reform, Parent Resources

In this post we will explore what happens when governments decide to bring untrained teachers into the classroom. Several states are facing teacher shortages. States are turning to unconventional ways of filling vacancies. In many states across the U.S., there is a shortage of qualified teachers in various subject areas. Some states want to bring

Category: Blog

5 Huge Problems with Teaching English in America

10 Innovative ECE Strategies Other Countries Are Using (And We Should, too!)

4 Reasons The ELPAC Test is One of the Most Difficult Tests for Students

What Is The Play Penalty? What Can We Do About It?

The Alarming Rise Of Student-To-Teacher Bullying

4 Real Dangers Of Bringing Untrained Teachers Into The Classroom