By Melizza Rios

March 07, 2019 - As educators, we are constantly on the hunt for activities and plans that can add to our repertoire of lessons. This is probably done more when we’re preparing our students for state standardized assessments. Besides using released... Read More

By Melizza Rios

February 21, 2019 - "Alright, Everyone! I'm going to pause the video and ask you a question." Our children are responding to a variety of instructional methods to access learning, including interactive games, annotation tools for touch displays, and concept... Read More

By Melizza Rios

February 14, 2019 - Every day, first responders put their own lives on the line to ensure our safety. The least we can do is make sure they have the tools to protect and serve their communities. - Joe Lieberman Imagine the following scenarios that first... Read More

By Melizza Rios

February 13, 2019 - Fractions can be the most frustrating concept to teach! I struggled with making sure my students understood that in order to do anything with fractions (compare, add, subtract, etc), the fractions themselves had to have equal-sized... Read More

By Melizza Rios

February 04, 2019 - Q2 SRS Giveaway Terms of Use: COMPETITION TERMS & AGREEMENTS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. ELIGIBILITY: The 2019 Q2 SRS Giveaway (“Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United... Read More

By Melizza Rios

January 30, 2019 - Teachers, you are visionaries of learning in your classrooms. You work hard to develop lesson plans that will create learning pathways for each of your students, making modifications according to need (i.e. English Language Learners,... Read More

By Melizza Rios

January 30, 2019 - Game Zones Comment Terms of Use: COMPETITION TERMS & AGREEMENTS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. ELIGIBILITY: The 2019 Game Zones Comment (“Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50)... Read More

By Melizza Rios

January 24, 2019 - The school year is almost half-way through and your mind is a jumble – What have my students learned? Have they learned anything? Is my class an interactive one? Are they engaged when I teach? Am I doing all I can for ALL of my... Read More

By Melizza Rios

January 11, 2019 - I’m starting the new year working with my former colleagues, and to be honest, it feels like coming home! I am excited to start fresh, motivated by the opportunities to work on new projects, collaborate on innovative ideas, and explore... Read More

By Tanya DeMots

September 05, 2018 - Firefighters, EMTs and Law Enforcement Officers are essential to the safety and security of our local communities. We owe it to these men and women to provide them with better training and equipment so they can do their jobs more... Read More