I remember way, waaaay back when I interviewed for a teaching job in a specific school district, I had to complete several essays. One of the essay questions was “Describe your ideal classroom.” In retrospect, it’s a ridiculous question. The likelihood of getting your ideal classroom is slim to none because of the lack of…
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Decor Debate
Last week, a colleague shared an education article with me titled “Study Shows Classroom Decor Can Distract From Learning.” The article outlines a recent study by Carnegie Mellon University. The study tested the effects of classroom decorations on focus and ability to learn in children ages three through five. For the study, 24 kindergarten students…