It’s been nineteen years since I walked into my first classroom, but I remember it like yesterday. It was a small private school on the far south side of Chicago. The school had little money, I was the only English teacher for 9-12 grade, and my 80+ students came from a whole range of experiences and socio-economic circumstances.
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Innovation in the Classroom: Are We Valuing the Teachers That Can Make It Happen?
Christy Sutton is an educator with over fifteen years of classroom experience. She holds a B.A. in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education and a M.A. in Instructional Design. Christy is passionate about human-centered approaches to education, individualized learning environments, and teacher retention. She is currently an intervention teacher for middle and high school students. She […]
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The High Costs of Ignoring Health in Schools
Shane Trotter is the author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. As a writer, social studies teacher, and High-School Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, he has been challenging youth development norms for over a decade. He has been published by websites with millions of readers, such […]
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Tips for Supporting Multilingual Learners with Writing
Caitlin Johnson is a K-5 teacher of multilingual learners in Minnesota. She loves learning about her students’ cultures and languages. She is currently studying to obtain her master’s degree in literacy education at Concordia University, St Paul. If you are a teacher, you’ve seen the look of a reluctant writer. You’ve probably witnessed the eye-rolling, […]
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There’s One in Every Class: The Musings of a College Instructor
Steve is currently the Director of the Rose Warner Writing/Critical Thinking Center at the College of Saint Scholastica. He has been teaching college composition for over 30 years, working with students from a diverse range of institutions, including high school, community college, university, a state prison and even overseas (The American University in Cairo). His […]
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Why I Left My Teaching Job After Twenty Years
Lorianne has taught middle school ELA for over twenty years. I have taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at all levels. My favorite thing about middle school is the magic of watching people come into our building as children and come out grown! by: Lorianne Palinkas When you told me that my starting salary […]
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8 Resources for National Fire Safety Week
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3–9, 2021. Here are some resources to help educators in the classroom. Smokey for Kids National Fire Prevention Association Kids Challenges Complete the […]
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Teachers Have the Right to Rest: From One Burned Out Teacher to Another
By: Geena Bergen Geena is a teacher and advocate for teachers’ health and wellbeing. After completing her degree in Elementary Education & Psychology with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Rider University, Geena taught 2nd grade in public school for 7 years. This summer, she transitioned to virtual teaching to have more time to dedicate to diving […]