Trauma in schools has always existed. From the first public schools until today there have always been hungry children, those who have lost parents during the school year, as well as those who have for one reason or another, moved during the school year, having to adjust to a new school. Something much different is […]
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3 Ways to Stop Ignoring the Teacherpreneur In You
If you’re like me, you have dreams and ideas outside of the classroom. It may be within education, training other teachers, or posting a “saving grace” for teachers on Teachers Pay Teachers. Or… you could be looking to start a business to get you out of the classroom. Whatever your path is, entrepreneurship is not […]
Posted inTeacher Burnout
5 Reasons To Consider Advising A Student Club
One’s teaching career often goes through seasons. A young teacher year is often more like summer, filled with energy, fun ideas, and optimism. However, more experienced teachers may begin the school year recharged only to hit a wall by the end of Autumn, plunging into a winter-like rut for the remainder of a school year. […]
Posted inHow to Fix Education
Is Teaching Even About Teaching Anymore?
“Teaching isn’t even about teaching anymore.” When these words flowed from my fellow coworker’s mouth, I felt my heart skip a beat. She was absolutely right. Although I’m still considered a newbie in this game called teaching, I knew exactly what she was talking about. Teaching Has Become a Business From my limited view, I […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Five OUTRAGEOUSLY OUTDATED Things in Modern Education
WARNING: This article could have been twice or five or ten times as long. The fact that I listed only five items reflects not my naivety, but my desire to keep this article under 1500 words and my editor happy. Enjoy! #1: Back to School Night. Nobody wants to say it so I will. No […]
Posted inBack to School
Still Learning from Kindergarten to Say “Yes” or “No”
I watched as 18 sweaty kindergarten students filed back into their classroom after their first-ever outdoor recess period. Some walked confidently to a seat; a few hesitated, scanning the room before finding their assigned chair. Soft music played in the dimly lit classroom, and there were some papers and crayons laid out on each table. […]
Posted inTeacher Self Care
It’s Time to Build A Shelf
Build That Shelf! Build That Shelf! Build That Shelf! Overwhelmed. Overworked. Help? Over the last few weeks, I’ve been completely overwhelmed. My new school district is way more demanding than any other district I’ve taught in, stateside and abroad. Not only are they more demanding, they also check, check, and double-check to make sure you’re […]
Posted inAsk a Teacher
Opinion: Why Teachers Shouldn’t Write Curriculum
The word “curriculum,” as it pertains to education, can include everything from the materials used to teach our students to the planned learning experiences. If we think of the Common Core standards as the academic destination for our students (the “what” we want them to know and be able to do), our curriculum is the […]