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Scott Sterling

Scott Sterling is a former English teacher who worked in Title I middle and high schools in St. Petersburg, Florida who is now a freelance writer who focuses on education. He is also a stay-at-home dad to his 4-year-old daughter Lily, who will soon be starting her own educational journey.

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Icebreaker Activities That Aren’t Boring

The first week or two of the school year is devoted to establishing a class culture, procedures, and helping everyone get to know each other. Plenty of icebreaker activities have been devised to help with this process. Here are the better ones.

10 Classroom and School Tips to Improve Test Scores

As your curriculum runs down and anxiety ramps up, you may think that there’s nothing more you can do to prepare your students for test day. But, there are always ways to help students.

Quick Guide: Making Sure Apps and Sites Are Safe

It seems like every day we hear about some new app or website that would be the perfect tool for an upcoming lesson.

Examining the Importance of Work Experience for Students

The importance of such opportunities has filtered down to the high school level for both college-bound students and those who will be directly entering the workforce after graduation—especially those participating in a career and technical education (CTE) program. Understanding work experience can be the difference in success for a student.

8 Last-Minute Steps Districts Can Take to Improve Test Scores

There comes a point when a district has done all it can to prepare students for end-of-year testing, but that time is the morning before the test.

Keeping Kids Focused Between Thanksgiving and the Holiday Break

The time between Thanksgiving and the winter holiday break is known as an educational wasteland.

Creative Ways to Celebrate Your Staff

It’s a costly proposition to provide gifts for 100+ members of staff during the holidays or Teacher Appreciation Week, no matter how small the item. Besides, people tend not to need stuff more than they need to feel noticed and valued. That’s where some creativity can really pay off. Here are some ideas that are not only original, but won’t break your budget.