Ah, summer vacation! The time when teachers can finally break free from the clutches of students, exams, and endless lesson planning. It’s a time to kick back, relax, and forget about school… Or is it?
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Our own Sharyn takes the reins on this post. She shares her frustration trying to cope with anxiety and about how difficult it seems to get mental health accomodations for teachers while students’ needs seem more quickly and easily addressed...
This year's batch of third graders were in kindergarten when the pandemic hit. People worry about what to do about retaining third graders who can't read.
As the back-to-school season approaches, college students are busy preparing for their next academic adventure. One important aspect of the preparation is creating a comfortable and functional living space in the dorm room. Thankfully, there are...
These are the biggest shopping days next to Black Friday and Cyber Monday because of the deep discounts on brand-name products and other smaller goods that are especially wanted as college dorm room essentials. If you haven’t taken advantage of...
With the frenzy of the testing season nearing an end and the promise of summer vacation looming tantalizingly close, I thought it might be helpful to suggest how to find your zen and help lower your blood pressure and breathe easier. I know that...
It seems that students can devise the wiliest ways to leave the classroom, but teachers can limit their escape plans with a little advanced preparation. Here is a host of items to help you keep your students in their seats.
The Pledge of Allegiance is a daily ritual in many schools and public events in the United States. The pledge, written in 1892, is a promise of loyalty to the United States of America. However, over the years, the practice of reciting the pledge...
As a teacher, finding work at a good public school can be a challenging but rewarding experience. These 7 ways to get your first teaching job give you the resources and strategies to increase your chances of landing a job that aligns with your...
What comes to mind when someone says, "Oh, that's a really good school?" Is it students all sitting in their seats, diligently taking notes? Is it passing along students who can read and do math on grade level? Or is it graduating students who can...