As we look to what the future of teacher tenure may be, it’s important to recognize a few key issues that will shape the discussion and form of tenure in the years to come.
If you pulled aside your...
Is it just me or have school holiday parties transformed from fun, casual celebrations to PC-pressure cookers. Holiday parties may be getting a little dicier, but luckily there are tons of resources...
Everybody talks about creativity in the classroom, but very few teachers actually embrace it. Teachers have a responsibility to introduce and nurture creative thought in the classroom. It’s messy and...
“They did not choose their parents..."
“They didn’t choose their genetic pool.”
“They couldn’t say I want two college-educated parents who love me, care for me, and make education my priority.”
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Recently, one of my students lost her brother to cancer. It was impossible not to be deeply moved and saddened as I watched this young woman and her close friends deal with such a profound loss. As...
Teacher evaluation is at the top of the list of things to talk about in the education reform world.While I disagree with its spot atop the Education Reform "To Do" List, I'd still like to share a...
These days, everybody is talking about educational reform, but almost nobody does anything about it. Except for a few exceptions, schools and the kids in them continue pretty much as Horace Mann...
Unfortunately for most educators, burnout is cruel reality. From heavy course loads and large class sizes, burnout seems to be an inevitable occurrence in our lives.Whether we’ve been planting...
A professional development session can leave a teacher feeling knowledgeable and excited, or feel like the session was a waste of their time.
Take these teachers' perspective tips on what to avoid...
Ahh, being a teacher. It comes with such a huge stigma. No matter who you are or where you live, you feel like you are an expert on what it means to be a teacher. Can you fault anyone for this? Not...