Why Teaching is Like Dating 14May2017 by Jason Boll We should want our students to like us, but not because we awkwardly talk about rap music and basketball.
How General Educators Can Get More Out of IEP Meetings 7May2017 by Leena Landmark Participating more actively in your students’ IEP meetings benefits the child, their parents, and you.
Sown to Grow: Tap into the Power of Goal-Setting and Reflection 30Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Setting, tracking, and reflecting on goals is one of the best ways to help students develop a growth mindset. This tool makes the process easy.
What to Do on Lame Duck School Days 23Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez When you’re still technically in school, but the conditions just aren’t great for teaching, what do you do to make the most of the time? Here’s a list of ideas.
To Boost Higher-Order Thinking, Try Curation 15Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez A digital curation project is a fast way to engage critical thinking in any content area. Here’s how it works.
Classroom Eye Candy 3: The Funky Science Lab 2Apr2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez After sixteen years of teaching, high school teacher Kisaundra Harris switched to flexible seating. Her students now call her classroom a safe haven.
5 Ways College Teachers Can Improve Their Instruction 26Mar2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Want your college class to be exceptional? These strategies will make your teaching more engaging, effective, and satisfying for you and your students.
What If We Taught Argument in Every Class? 19Mar2017 by Kristy Louden Now, maybe more than ever, our students must learn how to think rationally, see through faulty logic, and share opinions in a convincing way.
Four Ways Teachers Can Support Students of Color 12Mar2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez By taking a few specific actions, teachers could be doing an incredible job of helping students of color reach their full potential.