Barbara R. Blackburn

8 Keys to Effective Homework

Homework is an issue for many students and teachers. In almost every workshop that I do on classroom motivation, a…

8 years ago

7 Ways to Make Learning Fun

How much fun happens in your classroom? – 7 Ways to Make Learning Fun How much fun happens during your…

8 years ago

STEM-STEAM: Not Just for High School

Recently, there has been a push in education to integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Many high schools even…

8 years ago

Rigor in the Differentiated Classroom

The main question I hear from teachers is “What exactly is rigor? How do I know if our classrooms are…

8 years ago

Special Needs Students: Maintain Rigor!

Is rigor for special needs students different from other students? **A special thank you to Brad Witzel, my co-author on…

9 years ago

Effective Professional Development in Schools: What Works?

Discover seven key elements of effective professional development in schools, including research-based strategies, accountability, and teacher collaboration.

9 years ago