New School Year 2014-15

The 2014-15 school year has begun.  Students, teachers, parents, administrators, and educators have gone back to school.  The first day of classes has come and gone, so has the first week, and soon enough both the first holiday will arrive as the first month will depart.

There is much work to do and growth to achieve.  Not all will be starting at the same level, but all should be finishing on par.  By making education our priority we can create a learning environment where study, creativity, and interaction can take place.

This cannot be achieved without a plan or preparation.  It is worthwhile to take some time and come up with an implementable roadmap that can serve as a guide throughout the school year.  This roadmap should also allow for exits and entrances in case it is needed to go off road.

It is also imperative that trust, safety, and security be established as part of the learning environment.  By preparing for possible emergencies and disasters, which could take place in the classroom, school, or community, these three imperatives can become established as a natural part of the educational process.


Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

Copyright 2014.  MRCR Educational Consulting Firm.  All Rights Reserved.

Returning to Education (Part 3)

How can we succeed
in preparing for
our return to education?

Here is some advice,
which can serve as a guide,
to prepare and succeed
in the upcoming school year.

For all students:
STUDY.  So you can learn.
For new students: Become familiar.
For returning students: Be welcoming.

For all teachers:
LEARN. So you can teach.
For new teachers: Ask for assistance.
For returning teachers: Offer assistance.

For parents:
PARTICIPATE in the educational process.
For educators:
FACILITATE the educational process.


Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

Copyright 2014.  MRCR Educational Consulting Firm. All Rights Reserved.

Returning to Education (Part 2)

How we prepare for our return to education
can become a factor, in our departure from it,
at the end of the school year.

If we do a good job
of preparing for our return,
at the end of the school year
our departure should be a successful one.

HOWEVER,

If we fail to do a good job
of preparing for our return,
at the end of the school year
our departure,
if we reach the end of the year,
can only become successful
through a great deal of self-sacrifice
and the help
of those
who care for us
to succeed.


Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

Copyright 2014.  MRCR Educational Consulting Firm.  All Rights Reserved.

August 2014

August is the month in which education transitions from summer sessions to the return to education. By the Labor Day holiday, education is back in session, and a new school year has begun.  Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, and all those who take part as educators, prepare for back to school: Classrooms have to be prepared, supplies have to be stocked, lessons need to be planned, last year is so long time ago, and next year is so far away.

MRCR Education is also preparing during this transition time.  This is done so that the posts which are shared have great value to you.  We hope that you find them informational, insightful, and inspiring.  Our focus continues to be on the betterment of education for all, and we share our experiences, research, and ideas on English Language Learning, STEAM Education, and HAST Education, as well as a diverse array of other educational themes which are a part of the growth and development of education.

Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

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