Bridging the Gap in Real-World Education
Ideally, schools should equip students with the skills needed to survive and thrive beyond the classroom. However, most students leave school only to receive
August 3, 2021
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New Technologies for STEAM Teaching
STEAM teaching is an exciting educational approach with many potential benefits for both students and teachers. The Master of Education in Applied Digital Learning
July 13, 2021
Teaching ESL Students in a Virtual or Blended Classroom
Lamar University offers an online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in ESL. This degree program helps educational leaders improve
July 13, 2021
Trauma-Informed Care in Student Counseling
Educational institutions have become increasingly attuned to the ways trauma shapes the lives of their students, families and staff. A mental health professional who
July 6, 2021
What Will Classrooms of the Future Look Like?
All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our expectations of the classroom. It has challenged us to reimagine learning and reconsider our understanding
June 15, 2021
Earn a Program Certificate in Principal Education Online
For some classroom teachers, a natural next step is progressing to the position of building principal. However, even for those who have completed at
May 10, 2021
How School Leaders Can Help Students Who Are Learning Online
Whether you have dreamt of becoming a school principal or are just as happy teaching in a classroom and informally mentoring your peers, you’re aware
April 12, 2021
Top Administrative Challenges for School Leaders in Texas
Texas has one of the largest and most diverse groups of students in the country. Educators in this state teach nearly 5,416,400 students in
March 17, 2021
Changes on the Horizon for Groundbreaking Online Degree Program
In 2021, the online Master of Education in Digital Learning and Leading (DLL) program at Lamar University will have a new look and new
February 19, 2021
How Autism Affects the Inclusive Classroom
Autism spectrum disorder, recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), is a developmental condition affecting communication, behavior, sensory processing, and
November 23, 2020
Become a Gifted and Talented Teacher with a Master’s Degree
Gifted and talented students are advanced or high-ability learners, identified as working above grade level either scholastically or creatively or both. The National Association
November 19, 2020
What Role Does Mentorship Play in Teaching?
Mentorship in teaching is a proactive response to one simple fact: being a new teacher is hard. The mentor’s goal is to serve as
November 19, 2020
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
Working in the field of substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counseling can be difficult and stressful. But the intrinsic rewards of the
September 23, 2020
7 Benefits of Teletherapy for Therapists and Patients
Polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly half of adults in America say that “worry and stress related to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
September 23, 2020
Isabel Becerra Changes Career Direction By Earning Master’s Degree Online
After 16 years as a classroom teacher, Isabel Becerra needed a change. “I felt stuck,” she said. “I wanted to be able to do
August 13, 2020
Eileen Borski Quenches Thirst for More Knowledge in Online M.Ed. Program
It’s been nearly eight years since Eileen Borski left a financial career behind to answer a higher calling at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
July 22, 2020
What Teachers Need to Know About ‘Twice-Exceptional’ Students
Teachers and academic leaders have a responsibility to instruct students with a wide variety of skills and abilities. Some students work far below grade
July 22, 2020
How School Administrators Can Overcome Bad Leadership Decisions
Every day, school administrators and educators find themselves in challenging situations that require immediate and smart decisions. While all part of an educator’s profession,
July 22, 2020
What Is the Time Commitment of an Online M.Ed. in Educational Administration?
Working professionals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in educational administration can continue to work full time and balance that commitment with their studies
July 8, 2020
How to Transition Into School Administration
Making the move from teaching to administration can take many different paths. Some teachers plan to become principals right from the start, and they
July 8, 2020
A Highly Recommended Educational Administration Degree
In the academic year 2015-16, 786,000 master’s degrees were conferred in the United States by postsecondary institutions, and 19 percent of these were in the
July 8, 2020
Continued Need for ESL Teachers in Texas
The Department of Education has recently published its annual “Teacher Shortage Nationwide List” for 2017/2018. This list is a reference document that is intended to
June 5, 2020
How to Create a Strong School Culture
Former teacher and principal Roland S. Barth describes school culture as “a complex pattern of norms, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, values, ceremonies, traditions, and myths that are
June 5, 2020
How to Lead Innovation in Education
Many teachers not born in the digital age are skeptical about expanding the use of technology in the classroom. They are concerned about the
June 5, 2020
Kyra Addison Paves Way for Career in Counseling With Online M.Ed. Program
The ability to give sound advice has long been a source of hope for Kyra Addison. “I have always loved helping people,” she said. “I
March 25, 2020
Become a Counselor in Family Matters
There are many myths about family life: Problems happen only in dysfunctional families. Children of good parents will be good. Parenting should not be stressful.
October 3, 2019
The Benefits of Inclusive Classrooms for All Students
Teachers and administrators in special education are increasingly discussing inclusive classrooms. Federal legislation mandates that schools integrate special needs students with general education students
June 13, 2019
Working With Depressed Teens
Depression is a common disorder among teens. During adolescence, hormones and brain growth contribute to a confusing emotional landscape. Teens face new responsibilities and
June 13, 2019
Creative Approaches to Student Empathy
Many students, however, come to school from more difficult circumstances. They may live in poverty and come hungry. They may stay up late caring for
April 9, 2019
Benefits of Multimedia Storytelling
What Is a Multimedia Story? Multimedia stories use several production mechanisms to bring multiple media — such as audio, video and photography, among others —
January 18, 2019
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