I think this might be one of the least discussed, possibly most important, aspects of teacher preparation: learning to pace yourself on the job....
“We should be working harder to figure out how soon large-scale employment disruption will occur and exactly what income policies will be needed...
Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced person facilitates the broad development of a less-experienced person on a regular basis and...
Photo: The Tea Party by Margaret Krajnc
Once upon a time there lived a young, graduate teacher. She was placed in...
“Our global society faces dangers of inequity inside and outside our schools. If we are to realize the peaceful and prosperous vision of the future...
Something needs to be done about student well-being globally.
Today students face many different environmental, social and economic challenges...
During their preparation years, teachers likely learn to ensure that assessment appropriately aligns with learning objectives. However, the words...
Water actually has a day when people focus on just how important water is to all of us. World Water Day is March 22nd. In 2018, the theme for...
One of the major concerns facing literacy and writing today is the lack of interest or time paid to children of different learning styles. 90% of our...
Building positive school, parent, and community volunteer relationships will improve school climate and make the school a better place to work and...
Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day
Did You Know?
1. The National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin, Ireland, is dedicated to the folklore and mythology...
Let’s make no mistake: differentiation requires extra time and effort. Individualizing instruction and making it appropriate to diverse learners...
The accountability standards mandated by state and federal legislators are becoming increasingly difficult to meet for many schools. Using volunteers...
I suggest that you focus on the parents for a successful open house. You should instruct the teachers about the process and have them ready. We...
An open house for parents is now required in many districts and states, usually in early Fall. At our school, we have ours one day before school...
"Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
In 1978, a school district in California,...
“The focus of a math curriculum shouldn’t just be about making students computationally capable but also fostering an appreciation for the beauty...
Here are several suggestions to have a more effective meeting.
With the use of technology, staff meetings should not be the old “stand and deliver...
March 1st is World Book Day? The day was established 18 years ago and was designated by UNESCO, as a worldwide celebration of reading books. ...
Visibility is very important in gaining trust and acceptance---key components of a school’s climate. Creating time to be visible in a busy and...