Let's Learn from Our Lessons
As published in the Beaver County Times:
MONACA, Pa. — Penn State Beaver has received a $50,000 award from Lincoln Learning...
Bonding through the Pandemic
We are almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are all feeling the weight of its...
Gamify Your Learning
There’s no doubt that games make learning fun. As a result, students are able to practice and...
Take Snow Day Family Fun Indoors
With virtual and remote learning becoming more common than ever before, snow days might look a...
Improve Literacy Through Writing
Today marks National Day on Writing. To celebrate the evolution and art of writing, the National...
Support Self-Efficacy in Your Child
Self-efficacy is founded in having the belief in your ability to succeed. Having self-efficacy...
Finding Success with Online Learning
This school year has brought more challenges than ever imagined. There’s no doubt you want the...
Get Ready for Online Learning
August is usually filled with an air of anticipation and excitement for getting back to school....
How to Head Back to School, Virtually
For many teachers and students, that first day of school may look quite a bit different this...
Online Teaching: What You Need to Know
As districts plan for an uncertain 2020/21 academic year, many teachers have found themselves in...
The Social Emotional Connection to Kindness
Fostering acts of kindness is more important for humanity than ever before. To begin, we need to...
Teaching Online Art from Scratch
Finding and managing materials is one of the most difficult facets of teaching art in a regular...
Online Art Education: Overcoming the Hurdles Part 2
As we continue our series on addressing the challenges brick-and-mortar art teachers face in the...
Online Art Education: Overcoming the Hurdles Part 1
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken education dramatically. Students and teachers alike are now...
Taking Education Beyond School Walls
On May 6, Lincoln Learning Solutions and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Beaver County shared...
Best Practices for Online Teaching: Self-Care
At Lincoln Learning, online teaching is what we do best. As more districts plan for distance...
Best Practices for Online Teaching: Individualized Feedback
At Lincoln Learning, online teaching is what we do best. However, we realize that many teachers...
Best Practices for Online Teaching: Assigning Work
At Lincoln Learning, online teaching is what we do best. However, we realize that many teachers...
Best Practices for Online Teaching: Class Management
At Lincoln Learning, online teaching is what we do best. However, we realize that many teachers...
5 Tips to Succeed as a Teacher/Parent
For many parents whose children are now learning at home rather than in a traditional classroom...
Meet Phyllis Tuttle
In 2016, Phyllis Tuttle began her career with Lincoln Learning Solutions as a middle school...
Meet Melissa Wolf
Melissa Wolf teaches fifth and sixth grade core courses for Lincoln Learning Solutions. She...
Meet Heather LiVorio
With 14 years of teaching experience, Heather LiVorio has served as a dedicated science teacher...
Meet Julianne Brancadora
For the past eight years, Julianne Brancadora has served as a German teacher and curriculum...
Meet Danyelle Roadman
Danyelle Roadman has been an art teacher facilitator at Lincoln Learning Solutions for five...
Meet Lacey Zimage
Larissa (Lacey) Zimage cultivates the gifts of Lincoln Learning Solutions teachers by...
Art and Mindfulness: Stress Relief for Kids
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, children’s lives have changed dramatically. Classes and sporting...
Beyond School Walls
George Pacinda, Vice President of Philanthropy at Lincoln Learning, used his Day of Service to...
Helping the Heart
For the last year, Valerie Kaufman, a student support services liaison for Lincoln Learning, has...
A New Perspective
Nicole Thompson uses her Day of Service to volunteer at the Bradley Center, wrapping donated...
Making Connections
Growing up, Dani Kassander always hoped to have a younger sibling that she could inspire and...
A Life-Changing Experience
Before using her Day of Service at the WDVE Radiothon for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh,...
Get Creative with At-Home Science
As parents continue to adjust to the new normal of teaching their children at home, we want to...
5 Tips to Teach Social Studies At Home
When it comes to teaching your children history from home, remind them that they are living it!...
Practice Practical Math
Adding the role of teacher to parental obligations has many adults stretched thin these days....
Create Emotional Connections
We all are experiencing an array of feelings during the Covid-19 crisis, children included. Many...
Fortifying ELA Skills at Home
These days, schooling looks entirely different. Many parents have become makeshift teachers,...
Create an Art Journal
As the COVID-19 quarantine continues, consider helping your child create an art journal to...
Same Class, Different Classroom
A classroom is not formed overnight. As a teacher, you’ve spent countless hours decorating,...
Finding Your New Normal
After almost three weeks of social distancing and stay-at-home orders with a least a month more...
Leading and Listening
Janeen Petrisko, Director of Instructional Services, joined Lincoln Learning Solutions as an...
Support a Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is the belief that students can learn more or become smarter if they work hard...
Get Creative with Your Kids
As the Covid-19 quarantine continues, you’re likely searching for fun activities to keep your...
Leading with Heart
This week’s Women’s History Month spotlight features Danielle Freeman, Director of Enterprise...
Managing Work/Family During Social Distancing
Now that the United States has implemented social distancing to stop the spread of the...
5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Social Distancing
The social distancing efforts and quarantine mandates in response to the Covid-19 outbreak are...
Keeping Skills Sharp at Home
At Lincoln, we enjoy the occasional lazy snow day off as much as the next person. However, when...
7 Tips for Working from Home
Current events in our world have made it necessary for some businesses to allow employees to...
Rising to the Challenge
As we continue to highlight the female leadership at Lincoln Learning during Women’s History...
Tips for Emergency Online Learning
When schools close due to unexpected emergencies, students who typically learn in a classroom...
Celebrating Women's History Month
Nearly 40 years ago, Congress and the President designated March as Women’s History Month to...
All the World's a Story
March 20 is World Storytelling Day. This holiday is celebrated annually on the March equinox....
Penn State Lincoln Learning Solutions Endowed Scholarship Recipients
Lincoln Learning is proud to recognize Robert Pratte and Aaron Csuy, recipients of the Penn...
Lesson Planning with Lincoln
Any teacher knows that lesson planning can be time consuming. It is an important part of a...
War: A Numerical Battle for Math Practice
Card games, such as the timeless War, have been enjoyed for centuries. Have you ever considered...
New Year’s Resolutions for Online Teachers
Self-improvement can be a daunting task at the beginning of the year, no matter your occupation....
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… for Circuits
It’s that time of year, again. You are driving around, the snow is falling, and there are...
Conquering Classroom Distractions: Holiday Edition
The winter holidays are just around the corner, and many kids are dreaming of an extended...
Learning with Elf on the Shelf
It’s the first week of December, and you’re probably still settling back into your work routine....
Movie Magic for Special Needs Families
There’s no doubt that “Frozen II” is a mystical, magical movie. Some real magic happened during...
Add a Dash of Math
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Children are often eager to help in the kitchen by...
Take STEM Outside the Classroom
When it comes to topics in education, STEM always tops the list. As a parent, you’ve likely seen...
Unbreakable Bonds: Teacher-Student Duo Conquers Real-World Adversity Through Online Connection
With the right tools, a great teacher, and the proper learning environment, student...
Shielding Yourself with Web Security
Smart devices have given us instant access to the web, no matter where we are or what we’re...
Ditch the Digital Drama
In today’s world, people can connect with one another instantly. Those links can take people...
Parenting Good Digital Citizens
Have you ever been to a big city with your children? If so, what steps did you take to ensure...
Technology to Help You Cross Curricular Boundaries
As most teachers and administrators know, 3D printers are the new craze in education technology....
Employee Spotlight: An Inside Look at Online Teaching
Meet Joe DiCicco, a veteran social studies teacher at Lincoln Learning Solutions. We interviewed...
Lincoln Learning Donates Laptops, Curriculum to At-Risk Students
Lincoln Learning executives and staff recently visited MHY Family Services Longmore Academy to...
Partnership Brings Cultural Experiences to Area Youth
“Music and the arts make a bridge across the world in ways that nothing else can.” -- Julie...
Back-To-School Tips for Online Learners
Fall can be a challenging time of year for students who use WiFi cables to get to school instead...
Help Your Online Student Get Organized in Math
Whether your child is new to online learning or returning for a new year of digital coursework,...
Back to School: Sanity-saving Tips for Parents
It’s sad, but true. Summer is almost over. Your August calendar is filling quickly, and you’re...
Classroom Adventures Await: No packing required
There’s no doubt that field trips are amazing learning opportunities for students, but between...
Penn State Beaver Summer Camps Bring STE(A)M Concepts to Life
Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean that the Penn State Beaver campus is quiet. In fact,...
Teach Your Kids Skills They Shouldn't Live Without
Summertime is perfect for teaching children money management skills. We all know that cash tends...
Learn to Earn: Simple Ways to Teach Kids about Earning Money
In my household, summer break seems to be the peak time of year when my kids are asking for...
Summer Fun (For Free)
Summertime is about making memories and enjoying family time. If you aren’t careful, summer fun...
Unlock Knowledge with Credit Recovery
It’s almost the end of the grading period, and you look around your Algebra I class. Of your 35...
Outstanding Online Student Celebrations
The end of the school year is always a highly anticipated time for teachers and students, and it...
Introducing Zeta Furry
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Zeta Furry for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Introducing Melissa Tweed and Samantha Klink
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Melissa Tweed and Samantha Klink for Teacher...
Introducing Jodie Banyas
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Jodie Banyas for Teacher Appreciation Week!
...
Introducing Rachel Hutchinson
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Rachel Hutchinson for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Introducing Megan Weinman
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Megan Weinman for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Lincoln Learning Supports Peer Mentoring at The Center - Midland
There is no doubt that The Center in Midland is making a difference in the small Beaver County...
Lit Picks for Preschoolers
It’s a well-known fact that reading aloud to your children has many benefits. It helps them with...
Lincoln Learning Accepts Eco Challenge
Helping the environment is something that Ashley Krenn takes seriously. The former science...
Spreading Hope in Hopewell
When you see them on the street, they look like typical middle school students. Thanks in large...
A Closer Look at Credit Recovery
It’s almost the end of the grading period, and you look around your Algebra I class. Of your 35...
Three Questions to Get Your Class Thinking
Just like any teacher, your passion is helping your students to learn and prepare for their...
Promote Student Success Using LMS Data
As an online teacher, you likely have access to a plethora of data within your learning...
Midland's Traffic Light Upgrade Improves Public Safety
New, synchronized traffic lights along the main corridor of Midland will bring the community...
Lincoln Learning Supports Educational Outreach through the Arts
The Tull Family Theater isn’t your ordinary movie theater. With a focus on education, this...
Get to the Heart of Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, many people send cards, candy, or flowers to show their love for others....
Tech Tools Make PE Powerful and Personal
From my perspective as a health and physical education teacher, resolutions like “eat healthier,...
Personalized Learning: Defining Our Approach
As educators, we understand that the phrase "personalized learning" can have many different...
Setting the Record Straight on Our Backward Design
The Lincoln Empowered™ curriculum by Lincoln Learning Solutions is developed using a “backward...
Thesaurus: The Treasure Trove of Words
This isn’t a well-known fact, but I love thesauruses. I use one at least five days a week,...
It's Never Too Early to Read to Your Child
Lincoln Learning Solutions, Beaver County Educational Trust Partnership
As any new mom can tell...
Inspire Creativity in Your Students in 2019
It’s January, which means it is the beginning of a fresh, new year! While many people are making...
Mathematics Fun with Gingerbread Houses
One of our family’s favorite places to view gingerbread houses over the holiday season is at PPG...
Hekima Place, Lincoln Learning Solutions Form Partnership
Lincoln Learning Solutions announced the company’s board of directors approved a $300,000 grant...
Bring Culture into Your Classroom This Holiday Season
The winter months are busy with holiday celebrations and family traditions. It’s a time where...
Suggested Reading for High School Students
The struggle is REAL! To those parents who argue with their high school students about reading,...
Lincoln Learning Staff Volunteers with Junior Achievement in Rochester
“I feel like the students learned a lot about how the community works,” Julianne Brancadora, a...
A Parent's Role in Online Education
When it comes to online learning, parents are often unsure of how they can help their children...
Penn State Lincoln Learning Endowed Scholarships Awarded
Lincoln Learning Solutions is proud to recognize Liz Pellicano and Aaron Csuy as the first...
Adult Learners: Do You Practice What You Preach?
As a parent, do you ever say to your children, “Do as I say, not as a I do”? I was curious if...
Defusing Difficult Online Students
All teachers encounter students who are difficult or disruptive. Online students are no...
Targeted Teaching and Learning
Think about the last time you took on learning something new: a new job, a new craft or hobby, a...
Uniting Forces to Make a Difference
The United Way is known for helping to fund agencies that support the less fortunate in Beaver...
Diary of an Online Teacher: Vol. 3
Anything But Average
Many people have asked me in my time as an online educator, “What’s the...
Get Your Student Talking About School
As parents, we want to hear our students talk about their school day, but often our standard...
Diary of an Online Teacher: Vol. 2
Anatomy of an Online Teacher
Have you ever considered teaching online? Most brick-and-mortar...
Gold-Star Online Student Behaviors
One of the most important parts of online learning involves student/teacher connections. When...
Top 5 Student Study Tips
Testing time can be a source of anxiety for many students. Helping your child prepare can ease...
Academies Offer HS Students Unique Opportunity
In January of 2015, something amazing happened in Beaver County, something that had the...
Diary of An Online Teacher: Vol. 1
Technology Can Never Rival the Importance of a Great Teacher
If you grew up watching black and...
The Art of Teaching Art Online
Many people have the impression online art education is limited to digital forms of art-making,...
The Secret to Online Teaching Success: Engage Your Students
Imagine that you are a student walking into a classroom on the first day of school to find no...
Yo and Yet: Unexpected Student Motivators
“Yo, Ms. Emmett! I don’t get this yet.”
When thinking of your classroom, you may not envision...
Can Gaming Skills Help Your Online Student?
I must admit that I am not a big fan of video games. When I think of video games, I only...
Summer Bucket List - Version 2.0
Summer bucket lists…the list that many parents in the 21st century create before summer starts....
Beaver teen has newfound confidence after weeklong business program
A Beaver teen gained a wealth of business and entrepreneurial insight over the summer after...
Fulfilling a 40-year Promise
O.B. Walker may have taken longer than most to graduate high school. Thourgh Kansas Online...
Volunteers Join Forces to Build New Playground at Baden Academy
More than 200 volunteers from Baden Academy Charter School, Duquesne Light Co., and organizers...
University View Academy Chooses Lincoln Empowered Courses
Lincoln Learning Solutions today announced it will provide elementary school students in...
March (of Dimes) Madness to Benefit Local Children
Lincoln Learning Solutions today announced a philanthropic effort on behalf of the Beaver County...
Lincoln Learning Solutions Donates 30 Backpacks to Genre's Kid with Cancer Fund
Families whose children are newly diagnosed with cancer and admitted to Children’s Hospital of...
Baden Academy pupil's after-school club promotes social injustice
A group of about 15 Baden Academy Charter School pupils dashed from table to table of a Villa...
Food Drive
Thank you to the staff of Lincoln Learning Solutions whose generous donations have helped...