<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr.Renee Is In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.theeffectiveschools.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:01:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theeffectiveschools.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[No More Full Days of Classroom       Instruction, Let Them Cook!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years ago, I taught at a summer school. Like most summer programs, students attended to recover credit for classes they failed during the regular school year. The structure was simple: the first half of the day focused on academics, while the second half was dedicated to engaging, hands-on experiences. Students had access to the gym and computer lab, and vendors were brought in to offer classes in creative arts and provide STEM-related activities. The shift in energy was undeniable....]]></description><link>https://www.theeffectiveschools.com/post/no-more-full-days-of-classroom-instruction-let-them-cook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69befc19cf14a7a450cd265f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:07:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b4342_d4693e8bc7af477583b2575c97543949~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Renee L. Morehand</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Change The Way School Is Done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations, the American school system has been presented as the great equalizer—a place where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and pursue success. But when we take a closer look at how schools actually function today, it becomes clear that many parts of the system were never designed with that goal fully in mind. If we are serious about preparing young people for the future, we must first be honest about the structural issues that continue to shape education. The...]]></description><link>https://www.theeffectiveschools.com/post/why-change-the-way-school-is-done</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adda36d66894c6d6f9654b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:44:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b4342_c23f89f5d47f4626905a1fbc9ed66833~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Renee L. Morehand</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>