Reading and writing serve as the foundation for so much of elementary school education and always has. While that remains unchanged, expectations of children and teachers evolve with the times. Dr. Chloe Bolyard, assistant professor of elementary education at Missouri State University, shares recent changes in elementary education. Evolving education One of the biggest … [Read more...] about How elementary education has evolved
Imagine being an elementary school teacher. You’re ready to further your education, but you don’t want to leave your day job teaching. What do you do? Initially established as a teacher’s college in 1905, Missouri State University still has a strong commitment to educate future teachers of all kinds. Recently ranked No. 4 on CollegeChoice.net’s list of the “25 Best Online … [Read more...] about Not a surprise: online master’s in elementary education ranked high
Hatchimals: They’re the interactive toy eggs that hatch creatures of a variety of colors and styles that children can then raise through multiple stages of “life.” They’ve also been called “the hot toy of the holiday season that nobody can find” by The New York Times. Caught in the middle of the frenzied and stressful holiday season, it can be difficult for shoppers to sift … [Read more...] about How to find the best toys for children