“I love this school because I love hanging out with my friends and I love playing soccer! This school makes it easier to learn because I can work at my own pace. The teachers help me with my math because I struggle with division but it’s getting easier now. Ms. Erika really helps me a […]
If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: Form patterns of computation in the individual with regard only to their usefulness. That seems like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Why would you teach someone something that wasn’t useful? Or give them a tool or show them a short cut to an answer that […]
“I have been learning math like multiplication. I like geography a lot. I think it’s very interesting. When I first got to Community Learning Center, I barely spoke English. I spoke mostly German and a little bit of Russian. Now I can speak a lot of English. I even help my mom with writing her […]
Education begins before a person learns to speak and continues throughout his entire life. Any person’s future success and happiness are dependent on his ability to learn. Innately, this ability is very strong. Children possess an almost boundless fascination about everything in life. A curiosity and eagerness to explore and learn is turned on […]
“All the teachers are helpful, sweet and nice. I love school because it is the best. Ms. Jen and Ms. Karey make me feel welcome. The school is clean and nice because of Mr. Jim.” “I learned how to read and research facts. Ms. Roz taught me how to read. Ms. Roz IS THE BEST […]
If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: Stress the values of data. In this digital age, the world is very data driven. Importance in education has typically been placed on data (facts and information) and the need to know (and retain) as much data as possible. Students who do the best […]
The students of Community Learning Center Academy were hosted by Clearwater Community Volunteers to celebrate International Chefs Day. Chef Zoltan and Chef Barry, executive chefs from the Fort Harrison Hotel and Chef Rene Marquis from the American Culinary Federation taught the students about making nutritious choices and introduced them to some exotic fruits. These fruits […]
It’s boring My class is too hard I don’t like the teacher (teacher is mean) I’m not good at ________ (subject) I can’t concentrate in class Homework I never do good on exams, no matter how hard I try I get in trouble for talking in class I don’t like getting up early I’m interested in […]
As adults, we often push our children (and students) in an effort to assist them to attain what we know to be their full potential. We tell them that they “must” know/learn/achieve certain things in order to be able to be successful in the grown-up world. This advice often falls upon deaf ears. Very […]
