The Cultural Exchange Teacher program of the United States State Department has been in existence since 1967, where teachers from diverse countries like the Philippines, Ghana, Mexico, and China have the privilege and opportunities to experience professional and personal growth and development in various areas of teaching specialization – including mathematics, science, English, and special […]
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Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Why Teaching Students to Say “Sorry” Is Not Enough
You’re eight years old, and another student pushes you because they wanted to be first in line. Exasperated, your teacher tells the other child to say “sorry.” “Soooooory,” the child exclaims, rolling their eyes. “Say it like you mean it,” your teacher chides. “Sorry!” the other student yells a little more enthusiastically but still with […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Acknowledging and Celebrating Bilingual and Multilingual Students and Families
April is over. However, we acknowledge, celebrate, and honor multilingual and bilingual students and families continues. As we come to the end of another month, some might see it as a couple of months closer to summer break, others as another month closer to the holidays, but some see it as an opportunity to embrace […]
Posted inMental Health
From Discussion to Instruction: The Mental Health Paradox in Public Education
By Jessica Lyons There seems to be a paradox in public education regarding helping students cope with mental health issues. On the one hand, the federal government is pushing to fund more resources for mental health services. In the past few months, the federal government allocated $188 million to increase access to school-based mental health […]
Posted inProfessional Development
Co-creational professional development is not just another fad for teachers
When teachers are told they need professional development, it often creates negative emotions that are not addressed by leadership. To teachers, professional development is commonly seen as a time investment that does not address day-to-day job challenges. Co-creational professional development presents a unique opportunity for teachers to have a voice in the creation of their […]
Posted inMental Health
Pilot Lights, Lighthouses, and Marathons: Channeling Teacher Energy
The Spring Baking Championship is a popular series on the Food Network, and even though this is the ninth season, the most common challenge for the bakers is time management. There is no short supply of articles and memes helping people increase awareness of and build the skill of time management. As an educator, I […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Revolutionize Your Classroom: Why I Ditched Homework for Microlearning
Guest Writer: Jess Lyons After almost 20 years of teaching, I have realized a few things. One, there is no monetary value that anyone can put on treats in the staff breakroom, and two, that traditional homework assignments are about as practical as teaching a cat to fetch. Sure, some students may thrive with homework, […]
Posted inCollege and Career
Avoiding a Toxic Work Environment: Take Control of the Interview
Guest Writer: Jess Lyons As spring rolls along and the end of another school year is on the horizon, many educators sit at an interview table. New teachers begin applying for that first teaching job, and veteran teachers look for ways to extend their expertise. There is no denying that the stakes are high during […]