With online classrooms now part of the educational landscape, kids are getting more screen time than ever before. And while staring at screens for school may be necessary, excessive screen time is just as unhealthy as it ever was. This article takes a look at some ways parents can supplement virtual learning with real world lessons. | Read More →

A growing number of parents are thinking about homeschooling as an option for their children. If both parents work, this may seem like an insurmountable challenge. The fact is, however, that just about any parents can make homeschooling work if they give it a try. This article provides nine great tips that show just how practical homeschooling really can be. | Read More →

This article covers the three scenarios that the Minnesota Department of Health instructs school and district administrators to plan for. The DOH recommends preparing students and staff for (1) in-person learning, (2) hybrid-model learning, and (3) fully distance learning. It includes a basic overview of what administration should prepare for on-campus in each circumstance. | Read More →

Lubricating oil, fuel oil, diesel fuel oil, gasoline and kerosene are all derived from crude oil. The refinement process causes a grouping of molecules into heavy and light weight groups. Each group becomes a unique product with its own unique properties. This article describes the refinement process and shows how oil and gas products are produced from the same raw materials. The difference between gas as a liquid and gas as a vapor is also discussed. | Read More →

Not all lesson plans are created equal. There are so many things to consider when creating lesson plans for your classroom instruction -- ability levels, age, native language, learning disabilities, collaborative opportunities, state standards, etc. The goal is to help students learn and master the content and hopefully have a little fun along the way, right? Here are three things to consider when making your lesson plans to ensure that students are engaged and your teaching is effective. | Read More →

February 2018, a mass killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland Florida left 17 people dead. In response to the tragedy, several states passed legislation known as Alyssa’s Law, mandating silent panic alarms in both secondary and elementary public schools. This article explains the law, compliance, which states are affected, and the importance of choosing the right alarm system. The client has requested information about Talkaphone panic alarm solutions, included in the article. | Read More →