This is the time of year where teachers are either getting ready for the fall or job hunting. There is another population of teachers that are thinking about leaving their current position. Leaving is not a decision to be made lightly. No one wants to burn bridges from the current position, though sometimes the teacher’s […]
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Posted inOpinion, The Unemployed Teacher
Education Myths that Eliminate Good Teachers
Teachers are among the many casualties of this faltering economy, especially young, motivated teachers. So many promising educators –who have chosen a career path of little financial reward because they want to help growing young minds — are waiting in the wings, wondering when they’ll get their opportunity.  Those new teachers now must compete with […]
Posted inFeatured, From the Front Lines, Instruction & Curriculum, New Teacher Bootcamp, Uncategorized
Pulling Back the Curtain: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the World’s Most Noble Profession
By Eric Pederson Teaching. A special blend of dedication, innovation, and passion with a healthy dose of thick skin is needed to succeed in what many consider to be the noblest profession of all. With the fate of so many young children hanging in the balance, it would seem an obvious decision to prepare our […]
Posted inOpinion, Principals' Corner
When Teachers Feel Appreciated, Schools Thrive
Last week, I had to reapply for my job as a classroom teacher (along with hundreds of other educators) despite me having stellar job reviews and even after recently being voted Teacher of the Year at my school.  No, I did not get caught up in some school level scandal but instead, the district cited “budgetary […]