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.
Ever wonder what is really happening inside the classroom? Well, transparency in teaching is here, finally. So quit listening to the media scare tactic nonsense and tune in to our podcast instead.
In today’s episode, we talk with Ben, a first-year teacher. Ben talks about his teacher preparation program and his student teaching experience. Ben shares what was difficult and how his pre-teaching experiences benefitted or hindered his time...
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...
Who's indoctrinating whom? According to Merriam-Webster, the word indoctrinate originated in the 17th century. It meant "to teach," as it comes from docēre, the Latin word for teaching. But by the 19th century, the meaning shifted to signify...
Transparency in Teaching (stuff) Is Your Child's School Successful? How do you know? Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / Subscribe Share Amazon Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify...
According to an article in the New York Times, "This year, for the first time since the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests began tracking student achievement in the 1970s, 9-year-olds lost ground in math, and scores in reading fell by...
Transparency in Teaching (stuff) Teachers MIA? What to Do About Teachers Quitting Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / Subscribe Share Amazon Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify...
As summer vacation is ending, I was wondering if you are beginning to get a nervous tick when you hear, “Back to School Sale?” Or do you find yourself tearing up when you walk by the school supplies aisle? Or do you awaken in the fetal position...
The 2021-2022 school year felt like it rose up from Hell. Thank goodness teachers can put the year behind them! If ever there was a school year that deserved a "middle finger," 🖕🏼🖕🏼that was one! Many teachers felt this year was beyond their job...