Guest Writer: Caitlin Conklin Dear Arts Teachers, At this point in time, my guess is that you’re feeling a bit discouraged by the remote learning experience we are finding ourselves in. For many of us, the magic in our content comes from true human interaction. Art is made for and with others, and, try as […]
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.
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Urban Districts Warn That 275,000 Teacher Jobs Could Be At Risk Due to COVID-19
In an unprecedented move, the Council of Greater City schools drafted a letter asking Congress for emergency funding of $200+ billion for the upcoming school year. Without this aid, the group says that an estimated 275,000 teachers may lose their jobs due to a combined loss in state and local revenues in large, city school […]
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Secretary Betsy DeVos Releases Statement on ‘Inexcusable’ NAEP Results
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2018 Civics, Geography, and U.S. History Assessments for 8th Graders: “America’s antiquated approach to education is creating a generation of future leaders who will not have a foundational understanding of what makes this country exceptional. We cannot […]
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TED Talks That Inspire Teachers To Be Change Agents
The power of a great TED Talk is not one that can be taken lightly- especially as teachers, parents, and students embark on the everchanging landscape of education. Check out these TED Talks recommended by our educators! The Power of Introverts Everyone Needs a Champion I Love Teaching So Much… I Quit|Tawana Weicker Chimamanda […]
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13 Websites for Middle-High School Students
CommonLit: CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. This is a great tool to help students as they try to stay on track with grade-level […]
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Has Your School Closed Due to Coronavirus? If So, Here Are Some Resources
Across the country, schools are preparing for long-term closures. Use these resources below to help students stay on track and parents be sane! We will add to this list hourly. Just leave us a comment with the resource. Curriculum Associates: Reading:Grade K | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 Mathematics:Grade K | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade […]
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When the Fire is Gone: Real Stories for Survival, Resilience, and Heartbreak When Dealing with Teacher Burnout
When the Fire is Gone: Real Stories for Survival, Resilience, and Heartbreak When Dealing with Teacher Burnout To read a sample chapter, click here. (Atlanta, GA – March 11, 2020) When the Fire is Gone: Real Stories for Survival, Resilience, and Heartbreak When Dealing With Teacher Burnout, is the first follow-up book from the 2012 […]
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Our Teacher Self-Care Desk 11x 15 Calendars are HERE!
We’re almost two months into 2020 and our Teacher Self-Care Calendars have been a HIT! We’ve currently restocked so here’s your chance to get yours TODAY! LARGE, DESIGNER DESK PAD calendar perfect for desktop decor and monthly planning around teacher self-care. STUNNING, STATEMENT PIECE, with 12 vibrant colors, a different one for each month. PRETTY & PRACTICAL […]