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{Ask A Teacher} I Want to Be A Teacher But I Don't Know What To Do!

Are you an educator or parent who has a burning question that only a “seasoned teacher” would know the answer to? If so, look no further than “Ask a Teacher”! Every week we highlight one reader’s question and answer it on our site. If you’d like  your question answered email us at info@theeducatorsroom.com!  Question: I’m […]

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5 Things Every Teacher Needs to Know About Common Core

Every time  teachers are bombarded by a new instruction initiative by our principal, district office or state leaders it’s generally meet with an eye roll, a deep sigh accompanied by us muttering,”I’m already doing this in my classroom.”  Then we continue to do what we’ve always done–teach to the standards of our state. Teachers are […]

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The Data Game

By: Brittany Clark On my very first day with Memphis City Schools I was told that I would be teaching all but the 20 honors English Ten students at my school and their Gateway scores rested on me. I was informed that if all of those students did not pass the Gateway Language Arts exam then […]