This blog is the third installment of a recorded interview between Gregg Ritchie, Curriculum Specialist at McGraw Hill, and Kelly Lynch, an elementary school music teacher in Texas. You can find Part 1 of the interview here, and Part 2 of the interview here.
In this installment, Gregg and Kelly…
Researchers Daniel Goleman and Paul Ekman have identified three types of empathy:
Cognitive empathy is also referred to perspective taking and it’s when we understand where someone else is coming from and get a…
As parents and educators, we are highly focused on encouraging students to demonstrate kindness and empathy to others. But, did you know that in order to be the best person for others, students need to have self-compassion? When students can show themselves empathy, kindness, and patience they will not only…
This blog is the second installment of a recorded interview between Gregg Ritchie, Curriculum Specialist at McGraw Hill, and Kelly Lynch, an elementary school music teacher in Texas. You can find Part 1 of the interview here.
In this installment, Gregg and Kelly discuss challenges presented following COVID and remote…
Welcome to the latest edition of the Stories that Inspired Us newsletter, where we take a look back at some recent stories that had a strong impact on us and on our readers.
Despite the challenges 2021 presented students and teachers, our readers and writers were eager to learn from…
For those who teach or have taught, understanding the roles of teacher and learner as interchangeable is likely a very familiar concept — many teachers will tell you that they find themselves learning something new from their students every day. At McGraw Hill, we learn something new from the former…
In many ways, the first half of the 2021–2022 school year has been a time to play catch-up in the wake of learning loss. It’s been a challenging year for teachers and students, who are all striving to meet high expectations while adjusting to new norms. …
This year presented no shortage of challenges for educators. But despite those challenges, our readers were eager to learn. You read stories from other educators, advice from experts, and musings on the future of education.
In 2021, our top blogs covered engaging students in science instruction, the science of reading…
As an educator, the holiday season also means creating opportunities for students to celebrate through a variety of class activities, potlucks, and gift giving. When I began teaching, I was always reminded that the holiday season, for inner city students, is the toughest time of the year. It is a…
By Gregg Ritchie, McGraw Hill Curriculum Specialist
As an educational consultant for McGraw Hill, I have always particularly enjoyed the aspect of my job that takes me back into classrooms to work with both teachers and students alike. …
