HOT TOPICS
When teachers have administrative support that’s an ideal teaching situation, but the reality is that too often administrative support is not available. Thus, new teachers have the biggest problems and often leave the profession because of support of this.. .. Read more here...
There was a time (I suppose we’re still in it) when an endless stream of “trauma-informed” initiatives passed through my Facebook feed, e-mail inbox, and classroom. A lot of these offered some variation of mindfulness training for teachers or students..…. Read more here.
In each profession, there are people who rise to high visibility and prominence. There is an aspect of these people’s personalities and abilities that captivate others. The more people are captivated, the more they continue to rise…but should they? They say fake it until you make it, and some are still faking it, taking others along for the ride To read more, click here.
I know the title is a heavy one, but it’s a thought I’ve had since I started in this profession. I am in an abusive relationship with teaching. I know this isn’t everyone’s story. I see teachers all over Instagram discussing the love and dedication they have for their schools. …..Read more.
FEATURED CATEGORIES
LATEST AND GREATEST
The Importance of Addressing “I’m so bored” Comments
This past semester I was in the midst of teaching one of my favorite units that I’ve ever taught in my career thus far. My students read a play about characters who are a part [...]
Opinion: The War on Teachers is a Civil War
By Adam Sutton There is a war going on, and it’s a war against teachers. It is headlined by pushes for charter schools, attacks on teacher unions, and policies promoting edtech and testing over teachers. [...]
The Intention Form: Tell The Truth…Shame The Devil
Now that we’re in the second part of the school year, we already know what’s coming... The Intention Form Intention Form... Commitment Form... “Are You Staying Or Leaving Us” Form Whatever your school district calls [...]
Accountability is a Joke
Guest Writer: Adam Sutton Accountability has been a required buzz word when talking about school reform for 20 years. It ties results to school spending. In particular, test scores and student achievement data are expected [...]
Mrs. Brown, is this World War 3?
After the holiday break, my students entered the classroom well-rested and eager to discuss current events. I had jokingly declared that we would start a war after the break, with the understanding before the events [...]
Teachers Are Professionals
"This Friday all teachers can wear jeans! Just donate $1 for our Sunshine Club and wear your school shirts!" While I was excited to FINALLY be able to 'dress down' something bugged me around the [...]
Restorative Practices, Exhausting Teachers
Guest Writer: Adam Sutton Restorative Practices (RP) is the new darling of education circles. As its goal, RP seeks to interrupt and halt the school to prison pipeline while helping students overcome and cope with [...]
Financial Refresh for Teachers
If you’re anything like me, you don’t really enjoy talking about finances. You may often avoid the subject altogether. You realize that you’re not getting your ideal pay, and you may not be using your [...]
It’s Time to Rethink Your School’s “Holiday” Celebrations
According to a 2016 Gallup study almost 8 in 10 Americans identify with a religion. Approximately three-quarters of Americans identify as Christian. The largest group after Christians are those who identify as secular or non-religious. [...]
“Why Didn’t Anyone Help Me?” The Truth Behind Abused Teachers Who Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
When the articles pop up on my timeline, I’m quick to click the link to each and every article that looks or sounds like this: “Teacher assaults student” “Educator and student fights” “Teacher fired after [...]
Teaching High School In December: A Three-Point Survival Guide
For high school students, the month of December has lost its luster. There is no belief in Santa, and the elf is missing from its shelf. Replacing the holiday excitement is a mature appreciation of [...]
All Of The Good Teachers Have Already Quit…Or Are Thinking About It
"Ms. Greer, we need to take your planning period today. We have a class of students in In-School Suspension (ISS) who need coverage for their third period. I know you had a webinar scheduled for [...]
What are we reading?
Create Your Destiny for 2020