Center for the Collaborative Classroom (CCC)
Educational non-profits are an important part of our communities and contribute to the academic success of students in a variety of ways. Professional development in any profession is necessary for …
Amber Fitts & Sarah Stallings
This year I was involved in the 49th North Carolina Reading Association Conference and through sheer luck decided to attend a presentation given by Amber Fitts and Sarah Stallings. To say …
Julia Harris
The Homeschool Gathering Place was founded more than 20 years ago by Julia Harris and is a valuable educational resource for parents, teachers and children. I stumbled upon this overflowing well of …
Joeth Strickland
I would like to extend a special thank you to Joeth Strickland for volunteering her time. Ms. Strickland recently gave a presentation at The Homeschool Gathering Place in order to raise …
Dr. Susan S. Osborne
I recently had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Susan Osborne. Her name is synonymous with dedication, excellence and advocacy for children with special needs. Over the years Dr. …
Homework….A Powerful Strategy to Motivate Students
One concern I often hear from parents is that their child doesn’t like to read and that doing homework quickly becomes a tug of war! The increased demands of the …
Three Little Known Secrets of Successful Leaders
Great leaders inspire those around them. What makes a great leader? Regardless of age, it isn’t what you think! While there is no magic bullet, there are three factors that …
Should I have my child tested?
Dear Teacher, My child is in second grade and reading has always been difficult for him. He was barely on grade level in kindergarten and first grade and now is …
John Claude Bemis
John Claude Bemis grew up in eastern North Carolina, and attended UNC Chapel Hill. Through teaching he realized his passion for writing and now combines both talents as an award …
My child is falling behind in reading!
Dear Teacher, My child’s teacher has informed me that she only went up one reading level this quarter on her most recent assessment. I don’t want her to fall behind. …