Written By Joseph Deem Ed.D. Student screentime is defined as any time spent at school on a virtual device such as a computer, television, or phone. Student screentime is becoming a controversial issue with a backlash (techlash) growing within parent…
Positive effects of Handwriting and “Paper and Pencil” Math
Written By Joseph Deem Ed.D. Recent studies point to the positive learning effects of handwriting over word processing . In the paper titled The Neuroscience Behind Writing: Handwriting vs. Typing Giuseppe Marano et al (2025) discovered that typing engages fewer neural…
Dispelling Anti-Achievement Mythology Why Rigorous Standards and Achievement Tests are Essential
Written By Joseph Deem Ed.D. Myth 1 Rigorous standards and achievement tests stifle creativity. Myth 2 Rigorous standards and achievement tests always narrow the curriculum. Myth 3 Rigorous standards and achievement tests inevitably discriminate. A Misguided Trend is…
Why It’s Critical to Ethically Prepare Students for High-Stakes Assessments
Written By Joseph Deem Ed.D. All students face challenges related to test specific processes. These challenges include the ability to employ test specific strategies that allow them to accurately demonstrate their mastery of grade level academic content. Numerous studies indicate…
Grade Level Instruction Is Important For All Students
Written By Joseph Deem ED.D. Standards Plus staunchly advocates that schools should provide equal opportunities that ensure all students will learn their current grade-level standards. Students who fall behind should receive appropriate intervention while still learning important grade-level content. However, most…