Category Archives: Education

By HAROLD PLOTTSKY I’ve been an educator for the past 19 years, helping mold young minds and helping to shape their futures. During that time I’ve seen changes in everything from standardized testing to curriculum that have affected how we, … Continue reading →

By HAROLD PLOTTSKY Today is the final day of the school year and while my colleagues and I are looking ahead to the summer, we’re also getting ready for the start of the next school year. Creating lesson plans, study guides, … Continue reading →

By HAROLD PLOTTSKY As I look at the calendar I count just over four weeks until the end of the school year. By my math there are 21 days remaining until teachers like myself can embrace the summer. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

By HAROLD PLOTTSKY Unlike many in my profession I am a fan and major proponent of standardized tests. A quick history lesson for those who are not teachers like myself: standardized testing has been around for over a century, dating back to … Continue reading →