I woke up Monday morning jolted into action about what was happening in the Middle East with tears in my eyes. The terror attack from Hamas against Israel resulting in the declaration of war by Israel against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has led to unprecedented causalities and injuries for both sides. In addition, with […]
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Post Pandemic Teaching: Teachers take home trauma
Teachers can be traumatized, too. And, I’m not talking about dealing with students who “misbehave” or give them a hard time, although those times can be tough. I’m talking about the teachers who are in the trenches, educating the kids who carry heavy (and sometimes invisible) trauma on their shoulders on a daily basis. Our […]
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Beyond the Test: LeBron James I Promise School is Transforming Lives…and Being Scrutinized for It.
I Promise School: In the most disadvantaged neighborhoods of Akron, Ohio, students can’t seem to pass the state standardized math test. They also struggle to get three meals daily, adult supervision, or a physically and emotionally safe place to live. Children living in poverty suffer from chronic stress and poor nutrition. They rarely visit a […]
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Teaching Hacks for Teachers with ADHDÂ
People with ADHD are notorious for bad memories, object permanence issues, executive functioning failures, hyper-fixations, and more. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, for adults with ADHD, “daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the […]
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Whole Child, Whole Life: The Book Educators have been Asking for
Amidst the growing mental health crisis engulfing both our students and society, Stephanie Malia Krauss has written the book teachers have been asking for. Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn and Strive is a 296-page mental health toolkit written to help teachers meet the diverse needs of each child. […]
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Introducing Our Exclusive Calendar Pre-Sale! Get ready to organize your 2023-2024 school year like never before with our upcoming self-care calendar. We’re thrilled to offer you a special pre-sale opportunity starting July 1st to secure your copy before it hits the shelves. Don’t miss out on this chance to be one of the first to […]
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Grading President Biden’s Proposed Educational Budget for 2024
There is no doubt that, as educators, we have strong opinions about how the government spends money geared toward education. Teachers and our students require a never-ending list of things to make classrooms adequate and student success attainable. Unfortunately, not an infinite amount of funding is set aside for our student’s educational future. Decisions, and […]
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Embracing Deaf Representation: Strategies for Fostering Inclusivity in Education
Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism! Picture this: I once taught at a school that served preschool through fifth grade, including students who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing. But despite our efforts to create an inclusive learning environment, there was a noticeable lack of understanding […]