Why is Effective Title 1 School Reform Not Happening?
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by Blaine Helwig
Apr 13, 20184 min read
Teacher Tips to Improve Homework Completion
“Andrew will not complete his homework.” “At least half my class does not do their homework, consistently.” “I have called the parent...
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by Blaine Helwig
Apr 6, 20182 min read
Why Give Kids’ Homework, Anyway?
As both an elementary classroom teacher and a principal, a few parents each school year have questioned the modern need for nightly...
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by Blaine Helwig
Mar 30, 20183 min read
Student Choice – Empowerment, but with Personal Responsibility
The choices made by students in their behavior have everything to do with their social and academic success in the classroom. Their...
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by Blaine Helwig
Mar 2, 20183 min read
Student Engagement – Active versus Passive Learning
You are a public school teacher. You are about half-way through your science or math lesson. The door opens and the principal walks into...
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by Blaine Helwig
Feb 23, 20183 min read
School Culture – What Does It Really Mean?
There are many industry specific words bandied about in public education that all too often, educators possess only a vague definition....
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by Blaine Helwig
Feb 16, 20184 min read
Scoreboards, Performance, Practice and Reflection
The other night I was watching the latest release of ESPN’s 30 for 30 – a remarkable and interesting documentary series highlighting...
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by Blaine Helwig
Jan 4, 20183 min read
"Work the Problem!"
My wife and I watched the Tom Hanks’ movie, Apollo 13 over the Holiday break. The movie has many memorable scenes of heroism and...
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by Blaine Helwig
Dec 1, 20173 min read
Testing: What ALL is being assessed?
Educators test students throughout the school year. Students are frequently assessed via both formative and summative assessments ranging...
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by Blaine Helwig
Oct 28, 20173 min read
Substitute Teacher Needed – Prepare for an Emergency in Advance
As an elementary principal, I would do my best to arrive at school at least 15 to 45 minutes prior to start of the opening school doors...
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by Blaine Helwig
Oct 21, 20173 min read
Pedagogical Reflection – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
It is one of the primary functions of the campus administration’s job to support classroom teachers in improving core instruction and...
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by Blaine Helwig
Oct 17, 20173 min read
How Long Until I am Good at this Teaching Gig?
New teachers struggle in the classroom. We all did. When I started, I expected to be much better at teaching kids, and I was 32 years old...
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by Blaine Helwig
Sep 28, 20172 min read
What are the Benefits of Stop-Gap Resources?
I am of the belief that Title 1 academic education reformation involving high percentages of students classified as economically...
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by Blaine Helwig
Sep 21, 20173 min read
The Guaranteed Gamble – Academic Title 1 Success
In late April of 2014, I was at central office for a meeting when I ran into another Title 1 elementary principal. The STAAR (State of...
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by Blaine Helwig
Sep 14, 20173 min read
What Are "Stop-Gap Resources?"
‘Stop-Gap Resources’ are a moniker that I believe accurately describes their function when used in Title 1 schools or with students...
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by Blaine Helwig
Sep 8, 20174 min read
Deceptive Educational Belief Systems
Mark Twain once said, “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” This...
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by Blaine Helwig
Aug 20, 20173 min read
Professional Reflection – Apprentice to Master Teacher
Time passes quickly. No argument there. I graduated from high school about 35 years ago, and although it does not seem like yesterday,...
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by Blaine Helwig
Aug 16, 20173 min read
Classroom Relationship Building – Bridging the Divide of Trust is Paramount!
If several human beings are involved in a common task and a successful outcome is to follow, positive interactions are of paramount...
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by Blaine Helwig
Aug 14, 20173 min read
Trustful Relationships – A Cornerstone for Campus Success
Over the last couple decades, I have always been amazed at the inability of people to 'read' other people. It is a skill set we learn...
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by Blaine Helwig
Jun 17, 20173 min read
The Title 1 Teacher Gold Mine – Alternative Certified Teachers!
Hiring quality teachers is an absolute must to running an academically successful urban or rural Title 1 elementary school. Of course,...
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