By Guest Writer Melissa Kandido Melissa Kandido teaches IB Art, IB History, IB English, & IB Geography for middle and upper grades at the Windhoek International School in Windhoek, Namibia. She is sharing with us her experiences and adventures this year as an international educator and IB teacher. Joining a school community from a point […]
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Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured, Opinion
Why Multicultural Education is the Answer
By Guest Writer Jennifer Healey After days of reading and watching various opinions and analyses of the recent attacks in Paris, I have concluded that the American public school system may well be our most important weapon in the fight against terrorism. When students are taught to respect differences and tolerate that which they […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured, High School, Middle School, Opinion
Can Success Be Taught in Middle School?
By Guest Writer: Holly Winter When asking a class of middle school students to write about success, one girl wrote: “My mother was successful at smoking crack and my father was successful at getting himself murdered.” Her statements bring the ideas of success into focus. This student isn’t in jail, on drugs, and she doesn’t have a group […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, From the Front Lines, Instruction & Curriculum, Professional Development
Sparking Class Discussions with One Simple Question
Guest Writer: Arpine Ovsepyan, M.A. “What did you learn in class today?” This is a simple question that helps open the door for thought-provoking classroom discussions, serves as a formative assessment, and provides closure to a lesson. For a little over two years, I have made the commitment to never end a class without asking […]
Posted inFrom the Front Lines, Instructional Strategies, Middle School, The Traveling Teacher, Uncategorized
The Traveling Teacher: Bermuda A Lovely Place to Life and Teach
The Traveling Teacher is a column that highlights teachers who educate children overseas. If you want to submit a piece for consideration, please send us an email at info@theeducatorsroom.com. By: O’Shandah Lightbourne How I became to teach in Bermuda is quite simple actually; I am a citizen of Bermuda! Yes, I am a born and […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, From the Front Lines
Going Back to School Renewed and Empowered, Not Burnt Out
By Guest Writer: Arpine Ovsepyan Back-to-school season is officially here. Thousands of students, parents, teachers, and administrators say good-bye to the carefree summer days and hello to the structure and routine of school. As you prepare for this transition, it is vital to take some time and reflect on how to make this a season […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Featured, From the Front Lines
Assigning Public Speaking Isn't Teaching
By Erik Palmer I am concerned about student oral communication. Students don’t generally speak well and almost all of them fear or hate presenting. I also think about the speaking and listening standard of the Common Core State Standards. I realize that so far I am alone in focusing on this standard but I truly […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Elementary School, Featured, From the Front Lines, High School, Principals' Corner
Working for My Public School Is Just Like Working for the Mob
I am a mob movie fanatic. I’ve watched all of the classics (to my husband’s dismay), from Godfather, American Gangster to my all-time favorite, Goodfellas. Even though I know how the movies will end, I still get a rush right before the villain is outed and the mob boss brings the harsh retribution. Long after […]