Spread the loveThere are many ways to improve students with disabilities’ sense of belonging. One way is to provide them with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, specifically those that promote social and cultural diversity. Another way is to provide them with engaging and interesting classes that teach important life skills. To improve students’ sense of belonging, it is essential to create an environment in which they feel comfortable communicating with you. This can be done through providing them with access to communication devices, such as a phone, chair, or table. It is also important to provide them with opportunities […]

Spread the loveThere are many signs that a child might be struggling with learning disabilities, but some of the most common ones include difficulty staying focused and organized, difficulty following directions, difficulty making new discoveries, and difficulty understanding basic concepts. Early identification and treatment are key to preventing chronic problems from developing into full-blown disabilities. There are a few things that parents can do to help their children if they are noticing any of these signs. First, it is important, to be honest with the child and explain that there might be something wrong with their learning. If the child […]

Spread the loveHave you ever observed preschoolers playing in the classroom or on the playground? Of course, you have. What we notice most is the curiosity and bravery that they display. They aren’t afraid to ask questions, express their emotions, or take risks. They are truly free spirits. Somewhere along the way, we lose these abilities, as they are systemically rooted out by formal schooling. This is a shame because some of the abilities that we display as children would serve us well as adults. Take the field of edtech for instance. Every year, startups led by newly minted MBA’s, […]