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Houston ISD to Eliminate or Repurpose Librarians at 28 Schools

In a move that shocked parents and went against previous administrations, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced earlier this summer that librarian and media specialist positions would be eliminated at the 28 underperforming schools being overhauled under his reform program, New Education System (NES). According to the Houston ISD website, The New Education System Schools […]

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Teaching Hacks for Teachers with ADHD 

People with ADHD are notorious for bad memories, object permanence issues, executive functioning failures, hyper-fixations, and more. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, for adults with ADHD, “daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the […]

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10 Shoes Teachers Wear for Comfort

It’s summertime, and most teachers are thinking about how to be comfortable in the classroom. Let’s start with shoes that teachers wear for comfort. Skechers Performance Go Walk Joy Slip-On Skechers Performance Go Walk Joy Slip-On: First, these slip-on shoes provide excellent comfort and cushioning, making them ideal for teachers who are on their feet […]

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From Tattletales to Titans: The Case for Reviving After-School Detention

Is After-School Detention the cure for some classroom management issues? As teachers, we’ve seen it all. From the eyebrow-raising antics of kids who watch too much TikTok, to the not-so-subtle eye-rolling that frequently accompanies even the kindest of behavioral redirections. The modern classroom can sometimes feel like a battleground where disrespect and apathy are the […]

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Tenth Grade Summer Reading List: Embracing Diversity & Unlocking Imagination

Educators are responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment that values and celebrates diversity. One powerful way to achieve this is by providing students with a diverse reading list that exposes them to different cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Here is a reading list curated explicitly for your tenth-grade reading list. Each book on this tenth-grade […]

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Teacher Appreciation Deals-2023

With the end of the school year fast approaching, it’s time to show appreciation for the hardworking teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students during this challenging time. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best teacher appreciation deals and discounts for 2023: These are […]

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Ask The Educator’s Room: Should I tell my coworker I snitched on him?

Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism!Welcome to The Educator’s Room advice column for teachers! Today we’re helping a teacher whose student keeps taking naps. We’re also helping a teacher who’s deciding whether to tell their coworker they told on them for smelling of marijuana. See what […]