Summit Blog

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The State of Teaching in 2025: What Educators Are Really Saying

Five clear themes emerged from our conversations that paint a portrait of the modern American classroom.

February 25, 2025

Classroom Management - The Power of Eye Contact

Classroom Management requires us to tap our heads, rub our bellies and tap dance all at the same time.

March 7, 2025

Wondering If Project-Based Learning Is Right for You?

Have you heard of project-based learning (PBL), are drawn to it, and believe it could be a game-changer but hesitate to give it a try?

March 8, 2025

Closing the Gap: Writing Effective, Research-Based IEPs

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are the cornerstone of special education, designed to provide students with disabilities the support they need to succeed in the general education curriculum.

March 8, 2025

Understanding Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom

We’ve all been there—dealing with that one student whose aggressive behavior throws the entire day off track. It’s tough, not just because it’s disruptive, but because it takes an emotional toll on everyone.

March 8, 2025

Behavior de-escalation strategies or using visual cues along with positive reinforcement to shape behaviors

Managing emotions is a crucial life skill, yet for many students, particularly those with autism, ADHD or other behavioral disorders, self-regulation can be a daily challenge.

March 14, 2025

Group Work Strategies to Reach Every Student

Over the years, I have found certain strategies that have helped turn my class of lone wolves into a wolf pack. If you’ve been trying to find ways to reach that quiet, shy, reserved, wallflower in your class, give these a try!

March 18, 2025