Cooperative learning in school has been around for decades, but it never attracted the same prominence as differentiated or blended learning. Although some people find cooperative learning confusing, it’s undeniably an effective and powerful teaching strategy. But what is cooperative learning, and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about cooperative learning…
Category Archives: Innovation
5 Tips for Training New Employees
Training a new employee can be a challenge. You’re excited that someone new is joining your team, but along with taking the time to train them, you still have to do your job. So in the middle of this excitement and stress, you might neglect training a bit and leave the individual to figure things…
NEW Communication Resource Available!
Communication is a very important part of a great child care center. With good communication, teachers can do their jobs better, directors can create transparency, owners can establish trust, and relationships can be built. It is known that when parents and teachers form partnerships, children are more successful in their educational careers. One of the…
100 Voices of Casa
At Casa, we are always looking for innovative ways to grow and further our core values. We seek to be unique. We seek to be trailblazers. We seek to challenge and shape the childcare industry. Every year, our leadership team launches an average of five innovative ideas to positively impact the lives of everyone in…
When Should Your Child Start School?
Many parents struggle with determining the appropriate age for their child to start their educational journey. Determining whether a child is ready for school or not is a big decision, especially between the ages of 3 and 5. While there’s no compulsory school age, most states require children to be at least five years old…
Innovation Highlight: The Casa App
“Casa is moving with the times and making things more user friendly to create better experiences for our families! It is awesome having this app and seeing how everyone’s feedback is making the app even better. ”- Sharon, Edina Center Director Every year, we launch around 5 new breakthrough ideas to positively impact the experience…