2020 New Years Resolutions for Teachers
New year, new you! Here are 21 ways that teachers can up their game in 2020. 1. Find Your Own Way Think critically and question everything. Don’t just except what...
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Top 5 TED Talks for Teachers
Rita Pierson – Every Kid Needs a Champion Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response:...
Questions Teachers Should Ask When in an Interview
Is there a set curriculum? Do teachers have any say in the curriculum that they teach? What resources does the school provide to help teachers? What technology is available in...
What Educators Can do to Address and Prevent Bullying
About 34% of bullying is reported to happen inside the classroom. (“Bullying Statistics.” Bullying Statistics - National Bullying Prevention Center, 28 Dec. 2017, www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/stats.asp.) Educators have a responsibility to keep...
Apps and Tools for Teachers
Pinterest (IOS, Android) Many teachers find Pinterest useful in finding and organizing their classroom ideas. It is a great resource for inspiring lesson plans, creative activities, and more. Its use...
Remembering Your Students' Names
Elementary teachers have on average 24 students. Middle school and high school teachers with a class size of 25, with 6 classes a day, have roughly 150 names to learn....
Creative Classroom Layout Ideas
A creative, thoughtful classroom layout can have an immediate impact on student learning outcomes, classroom engagement, and classroom management. The summer is a perfect time to start thinking through how...