Month: August 2024

As educators, you know a lot of work goes into leading parent-teacher conferences. Hours of preparation go into discussing important, and often sensitive, information with families in a limited timeframe. Plus, talking to parents can feel stressful and nerve-wracking. How do you kindly provide feedback while also making the experience positive for everyone?     Fortunately, we…

Immersive moments have been happening in classrooms for many years. As new technology comes along, we can easily forget that immersion can be achieved with something as simple as a good story. Let’s consider the profound impact that traditional storytelling can have on students. Storytelling has been used for millennia to ensure that knowledge and…

To create a cohesive student support team, teachers and family members must come together to encourage students throughout their educational journey. Open communication is a top priority for teachers, as they search for strategies to increase communication and keep families engaged throughout the school year.  The DE Team asked members of the Discovery Educator Network to…