This year I did what many teachers fear the most,  I went over to the dark side of school administration in the form of  being an Instructional Coach. As  I transitioned into this role,I thought surely that this would give me more time to reflect and “cool my heels” -things that I rarely were able […]
Franchesca Warren
For fifteen years Franchesca taught English/Language Arts in two urban districts in Atlanta, Georgia, and Memphis, Tennessee. Increasingly frustrated with decisions being made about public education from people who were not in the classroom, in 2012 she decided to start a blog about what it was really like to teach in public schools. In the last four years, The Educator's Room has grown to become the premiere source for resources, tools, and strategies for all things teaching and learning. To learn more about Franchesca Warren's work, please visit www.franchescalanewarren.com.
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Uncategorized
Structure Among Chaos – Classroom Management 101
“I’m done! You guys can have this (pointing to the classroom) and I’m never coming back!” As a new teacher, I watched in disbelief as a veteran teacher became so fed up with the student’s misbehavior that she walked out on her job.  As a new teacher I understood this particular teacher’s frustration…heck there were times […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured
Do You Want to Run? If So, Run for Some Educators!
The Educator’s Room is an online magazine devoted to bringing teachers together around the world to share their expertise and experiences in the classroom. What better way to celebrate together than with a virtual 5K run/walk? You run where you are and we share our stories together! During the week of November 24th, 2013, The Educator’s […]
Posted inFrom the Front Lines, How to Fix Education, Instruction & Curriculum
10 Supplies Every Teacher Needs..NOW
In a couple of weeks, thousands of teachers will open their classroom to a new classroom of eager students ready to learn for the new school year. During this time, teachers will have the privilege to know a whole new set of schools and have the chance to ask parents to help contribute to supplies […]
Posted inTeacher Branding, Uncategorized
Teachers Need an Authentic Career Path
After teaching for thirteen years, attending countless hours of professional development, and teaching hundreds of kids, I am bored with being in the classroom. I’m not bored with actually teaching children, but I’m more discouraged by the politics that go with what/how/when to teach in the classroom. Ultimately, teachers need a career path that does […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education
The Educator's Room + Paula Kay Glass Discuss Teacher Branding
Join us tomorrow as we talk with veteran teacher, Paula Kay Glass, as she discusses how she decided to leave her school system and start her own school. You can follow us on Google Plus here and also RSVP for the event! To learn about Paula’s journey, read her first article here.
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Vote Now! Tell Us the Workshops You Want to See at The Educator's Room Annual Conference !
Have you ever attended a conference and been disappointed because you had no clue what you were paying for? Well The Educator’s Room Annual Conference is determined to change that. We want our readers to determine what workshops they want to attend! Take a moment and vote below! Results will be revealed  by September 1st! […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Interviews
The Educator's Room + Whitney Kaulbach Discuss 1:1 iPads for the Classroom
On Friday July 12th, we had a chance to interview Whitney Kaulbach as she discussed her school’s initiative with iPads in the classroom. Whitney discussed her school’s plan and goals with 1:1 iPads in the classroom. Check out the video below and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.