Money can't solve all of our problems – especially in the education system. No matter what side of the coin you are on, it's hard to deny that the education system in this country is out of control. Spending is at an all-time high (and only getting worse) and districts are trying [...]
As part of my job with the Conover Company, I like to keep in the loop with the current happenings in special education to ensure that I have a good understanding of the ever changing needs that we as a nation tend to face. I came across an article called, Private Firms [...]
We all know the feeling of being stressed out; whether it was during a time when you had too much on your plate or maybe you were put into an uncomfortable position. The sense of anxiety that comes with stress is so overwhelming that some people struggle to find healthy [...]
Nobody likes to tighten the belt on their finances. It's hard to cut things out of your life that you've gotten used to and it's stressful figuring out if you're going to have enough money to pay the bills. Unfortunately, right now there are people all over the country in [...]
"Whatever it takes." Those are words of commitment. Words said by a person with the drive to reach a goal by doing what needs to be done until it is achieved. Commitment ethic is a deeply held belief that, once you have agreed to do something, you must do it [...]
Those of you who have ever been impacted by a strong leader can easily attest to the value they bring to our society and our lives. A good leader has the ability to guide one person or an entire group of people in the right direction. They’re able to pinpoint [...]
School's out, and for many students that means a 3 month hiatus from teachers, homework and studying. What child doesn't look forward to the freedom of summer break? Although students would love nothing more than to play all summer long, you'll be doing them a disservice if you oblige them to do so. The [...]
The increasing popularity of mobile technology among students and educators in the disabilities community has drawn its fair share of criticism and speculation about the long-term effectiveness of using mobile technology as a learning device. The main argument being, there simply isn't enough research to confirm whether or not mobile technology [...]
To try and sum up a special education instructor's job using the word "teacher" is like using the word "leader" to describe the job of the president of the United States. Although teaching may be the main task within their day-to-day routine, the truth is, there's so much more that [...]
Anyone who's in sales is all too familiar with the word 'no.' Now, more than ever merchants are hearing it from the schools. All you have to do is Google ‘school budget cuts’ and the first few pages are littered with articles written within the last few days about schools [...]