It takes a village. You’ve heard this countless times in who knows how many different contexts. The concept applies to the schools we work in as well. A teacher should not be an island. He or she should be surrounded by a supportive group of friends, colleagues, administration, and parents. Community engagement for teachers…
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In December, we reached out to our teachers to ask them what inspires them in the classroom. We have received numerous heartfelt responses from teachers all over the country just like you. Some are thriving, some are struggling, many are somewhere in between. As teachers, we know these feelings can change from day to day…
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Disclaimer, please consult a doctor/health professional before starting any exercise program. This article is for entertainment purposes only. If you ask around, chances are most people have added a resolution somehow relating to exercise for 2023. And with good reason; the science is hard to ignore. Exercise is proven to significantly decrease the…
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Classroom teaching is, in a word, overwhelming. There’s just nothing else like it out there. You are constantly inundated with individual and class-wide needs, administrative demands, parent concerns, and daily to-do lists that grow and grow. The plans you so carefully craft are more often than not adjusted, amended, or even tossed aside to make…
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Classroom life leading up to winter break always feels a little out of control. Kids are beyond excited for a break. It requires more of your energy to keep them focused and productive. Maybe you’re too exhausted to get some shopping done in the evenings. Or your calendar has filled up with other obligations, keeping…
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Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. December calendars fill up quickly with events and to-do lists. It’s a fun time, but it is unquestionably exhausting. And you’re still working through all of it. It is time to recharge your batteries this holiday season. No doubt, teachers tend to be workaholics. You probably find…
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December is full of eagerness and anticipation. Your students seem about to burst, filled to the brim with pent-up energy. They may be easily distractible; no matter which holiday(s) they may celebrate, it is impossible to ignore the uptick in excitement levels. And the prospect of a winter break looms large ahead of them. As…
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While bullying at school has certainly evolved over the years with the onset of technology and social media, the basic problem persists among younger people. Yet it remains a tricky issue to manage in a school, often occurring in subtle verbal or emotional ways rather than the more noticeable physical bullying. While we know every…
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Regardless of the fact that even the best of teacher social media can be a time-sucking black hole and a place where negativity flocks to justify itself and bullies hide behind keyboards, it actually has some brilliant bright spots. Social media platforms allow like-minded people to connect and learn from one another. They give…
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While bullying at school has certainly evolved over the years with the onset of technology and social media, the basic problem persists among younger people. Bullying often occurs in subtle verbal or emotional ways rather than the more noticeable physical bullying. This can make it tricky to manage a school. While we know every good…
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