Ginger Abbot

Ginger Abbot is a learning, career, and education writer, as well as Editor-in-Chief of the educational publication Classrooms. Read more of her work for students and education advocates on Classrooms.com.

Articles by Ginger Abbot

• How to encourage a sustainable focus in college students and future professionals

  Tuesday, September 14, 2021

  ​University students sign up for classes that empower them to change their futures. They want to learn how to make the planet a better place for themselves and the next generation, including combating climate change in their personal lives. By following these six steps, education professionals can learn how to teach sustainability so every graduate knows how to address concerns regarding global warming.

• The future of virtual L&D: Implementing online professional development strategies

  Monday, August 30, 2021

  ​Even the most well-educated and experienced professionals in any industry have room to grow. The best team members and leaders never stop looking for new ways to strengthen their skills and gain new talents. However, going back for another degree or attending a conference isn't always financially feasible and may not work with everyone's schedules. Virtual learning and development is the next step leaders can implement and use to their advantage.

• How educators can prepare college-bound students for financial aid

  Thursday, August 19, 2021

  Teaching financial management and tuition repayment is one of the best things you can do for your college-bound students. Here are some tips on how to teach students financial management, prepare them for loans and educate them on tuition repayment.

• How to approach first-time in-person learning for early education students

  Wednesday, June 16, 2021

  Returning to school after COVID-19 and virtual learning is a big step for educators, parents, and students. Teachers, as you prepare to head back to in-person instruction in the fall, you might be wondering how to approach first-time in-person learning for early education students. If you’re a kindergarten or first-grade teacher, this will be a challenge since most of your students likely have only been in school virtually and during the pandemic. There are a few ways to navigate this transition for early elementary students, though.

• Encouraging mental health awareness in the classroom

  Wednesday, May 19, 2021

  Educators teach students about more than math and science. They also establish spaces where kids develop their social skills and learn more about themselves. It's a critical place for introducing topics surrounding mental health, but that might be tricky to integrate into lesson plans. If you're wondering how to encourage mental health awareness in the classroom, try these tips.

• How educators can help students navigate career planning and their college choice during COVID-19

  Friday, April 09, 2021

  Everyone’s learned new ways to navigate the world since the rise of COVID-19. High school students in particular have struggled because in-person college campus tours and meetings have been limited or shut down entirely. This guide explains how educators can help students navigate career planning and their college choice during COVID-19 so every student feels confident about their future.

• The pros and cons of online schooling for pre-teens

  Thursday, March 18, 2021

  The pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives. Work has changed, with many adults now working from home or pursuing freelance options. Many students are learning virtually or doing hybrid classes on alternating weekdays. Each household with working parents and online students has developed differing opinions about whether online schooling should continue after the pandemic is over. Now that they’re adjusted, some parents might wonder whether their kids should keep learning online. Here’s what to consider before making a long-term decision.

• 6 strategies for integrating arts-based learning into any subject

  Friday, February 19, 2021

  Children instinctively take to activities like pantomime and sculpting things out of clay. Arts-based learning takes advantage of their natural tendencies to make the most of their creativity. However, when it comes to how to integrate arts into other subjects, teachers sometimes overlook the power of such activities. Here are six strategies for arts integration in education to add to your lesson plans today.

• How NGOs help improve global education

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  Education on a global scale is an important topic within the education community and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Not everyone has access to proper schooling, which is why NGOs have volunteered their time and effort to create awareness of this issue. Everyone has a right to education. It allows people to learn throughout their lifetime. It also has the power to change lives. Global education nonprofits focus on empowering students of any age to learn. NGOs can help improve global education, and studies have shown that they already have.