End of the Year Survival – Choose Your Battles
As the school year comes closer to an end, teachers and students are tired. The end of the year is in sight but there are
As the school year comes closer to an end, teachers and students are tired. The end of the year is in sight but there are
As many English teachers know, it can be difficult to stop being the leader of classroom discussion. We teachers worry that students will not have
Connect Learning to Student Interests When teachers capitalize on a popular trend or activity, it makes learning energizing and fun. Many of my students love
Since I teach American Literature, every day in my classroom provides instruction for the founding ideals of our country and reflects the fact that we
This week we start school, and I’m going to meet my new students. In preparation, I’ve tried to make my classroom inviting and conducive to
When I was in high school, I remember sobbing in my guidance counselor’s office on several occasions. One time, it was because I was in
Dear Parents, This week I returned from winter break to my job teaching high school students. The ten-day vacation was needed- I was tired and
Recently a neighboring school system placed a ban on two books: To Kill a Mockingbird and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It made local and
Why do so many teachers expect students to sit and listen to lectures when the research shows the strong connection between physical activity and learning?
Do you have reluctant readers in your classes? With access to so much technology today, including social media, it can be hard to HOOK your