 Join us tonight at 9PM EST on Twitter (@theeducatorsroom) to discuss the teachers at Ballard High School and Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington who refuse to administer a standardized test to students! Share your thoughts with us. Is this a great act of civil disobedience or are the teachers just overacting? Use the hashtag […]
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 inFrom the Front Lines, Opinion, Parents, Social Studies
The Lesson I Taught My Son About the Observance of Dr. King's Birthday
Being a teacher is both a curse and a blessing to my 12 year old son. On one hand I can help him with his homework, but on the other hand I tend to stress about things that other parents sometimes do not. Take for instance the observance of Dr. King ‘s birthday on today […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Teacher Branding, Uncategorized
Taking the Bitterness Out of Teaching: 4 Ways to Find Your Professional ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
This whole month we’re discussing teachers building their personal brands. Take a moment and read the previous articles here. For years, I thought that being bitter came with the territory of being a teacher. When I Â first entered the classroom, I was a bubbly person always volunteering to lead a committee or sponsor an after […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Writers Wanted! Show That You're the Expert and Write for The Educator's Room!
The Educator’s Room is dedicated to ensuring that teachers have a place to ‘voice’ their expertise. Every month, thousands visit us for a deeper insight into the world of education, content and pedagogy. We’re now looking for passionate educators to join our group of writers in covering topics in education on our site.   The […]
Posted inFeatured, Instruction & Curriculum
The Educator's Room Marketplace: List Your Resource and Reach Thousands of Educators!
In this era it’s common for educators to also be authors, consultants and even product developers. If you have a resource available that is marketed toward fellow educators, we’re giving you the chance to list your resource on The Educator’s Room Marketplace. Read on to find out why this is such a big deal: […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Teacher Branding, Uncategorized
Teacher Branding 101- What’s Your Brand?
One of the first questions I ask  dismayed teachers who are worried about  their lack of job security is, “What’s your brand? If you suddenly no longer have a job, what will you do with that brand?” Instead of proudly answering these questions with all their accolades, most teachers are awkwardly silent. They have no idea […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Literacy, Uncategorized
Assessment: How to Create Learning Tasks that Lend to Better Understanding
One of the hardest parts of teaching is learning how and when to assess your students. In colleges across the country there are entire classes that teach aspiring teachers how and when to assess. However what happens after you create the assessment? How do make sure students are able to accurately complete their assessment? These […]
Posted inOpinion
Clearly, A Conversation About Gun Control in the United States Has to Happen
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] In the United States it’s easier to buy a gun than to own a home. With a home purchase you have to go through months of inquiry into your financial, job […]