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Education: The field & industry of formal schooling from pre-school to post-secondary. Learn from the education experts at TeachThought through our resources.
When We Ask African American Teachers To Discipline African American Students Because They’re…
When We Ask African American Teachers To Discipline African American Students Students Because They're African American
by Anthony Conwright, TeachThought
“Anthony, we don’t do anything.”
I was the dean of students; I was in…
Let’s Develop A New Standard For School Security
Let's Develop A New Standard For School Security
contributed by Jeff Green
This post has been updated and republished in light of the recent shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida
As a former elementary…
8 Reasons To Attend TeachThought PBL Grow18
by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD
Learn more and Register for PBL Grow 18 - Early Bird Closes Feb. 28th!
This summer, TeachThought is excited to once again host our second annual open-registration conference event, Grow 18!…
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 102 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners are Transfluent
by TeachThought Staff
Episode 102 of the TeachThought Podcast is the tenth episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For…
How One Principal Turned School Culture Around—Twice
How One Principal Turned School Culture Around—Twice
by Michele Israel
This is sponsored content (the story is interesting and authentic and true, and the tips and ideas are useful and legitimate, but there is a link to a for-sale…
Why Teachers Are The Sleeping Giant In The Fight For Net Neutrality
Why Teachers Are The Sleeping Giant In The Fight For Net Neutrality
by Terry Heick
On December 14th, 2017, the FCC plans to vote on a movement to end net neutrality.
While I recall wistfully my childhood without an internet and…
Available: Free Teaching Materials On Healthy Food Choices For Children
Available: Free Teaching Materials On Healthy Food Choices For Children
contributed by Debbie Bookstaber
This post is sponsored by Hooray 4 Healthy Curriculum
Physical activity and healthy food options are important for children’s…
An Anti-Bullying Message That Puts It All In Perspective
Burger King just released one of the best anti-bullying PSAs I've ever seen pic.twitter.com/0RV1JUvBd2
— Josh Goodman (@JustJOSH_ingYa) October 19, 2017
An Anti-Bullying Message That Puts It All In Perspective
by Terry Heick
Before…
Growing The Whole Teacher: Mental Health In Education
Growing The Whole Teacher: Mental Health In Education
contributed by Jean Miller, Ph.D. & Sharon Hastings, Ed.D
Today, the role of teachers is expanding to include more duties and responsibilities than ever before, including…
6 Ways You Can Promote Gender Equality In Your Classroom
6 Ways You Can Promote Gender Equality In Your Classroom
contributed by Jesse Johnson
As young children begin to notice the differences in social expectations for gender roles, the ways teachers interact with students stand to have a…
40 Free Resources To Learn Music Online
40 Free Resources To Learn Music Online
by TeachThought Staff
Music has a powerful effect on people young and old — just listening can affect mood, memory, sleep, and can inspire a sense of belonging or feeling understood.
However,…
Why Should Students Study Abroad?
Why Should Students Study Abroad?
About 3 years ago, Teach Thought was included at the table for the first White House Travel Blogger Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship.
We gathered in the shared belief that what is…
22 Myths In Modern Academic Learning
Below are 22 myths in modern academic learning. No explanation, no analysis, just 22 commonly held misconceptions about learning in academia.
1. Poor assessment performance means that learners don’t understand.
2. Progressive…
8 Strategies To Improve Your School Without Anyone Noticing
8 Strategies To Improve Your School Without Anyone Noticing
by Terry Heick
Education reform is tricky.
For one, so many teachers are wary of change. Not improvement, mind you, but change for the sake of change--shifting from one…
Psychologist: Children Need Structure More Than Warmth
Psychologist: Children Need Structure More Than Warmth
by TeachThought Staff
A relationship without rules leads to chaos. Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.
This often-quoted from author Andy Stanley does well to…
Want To Help Teachers Grow? 5 Tips To Be A Better Facilitator
Want To Help Teachers Grow? 5 Tips To Be A Better Facilitator
by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD
So you want to be a facilitator?
A few weeks ago as I was wrapping up an Inquiry Workshop with a really fun and great…
Swoon: Girl With Prosthetic Leg Runs With Classmates
SWOON: Girl With Prosthetic Leg Runs With Classmates
by Terry Heick
I'm sure there's a story here.
Names, cities, dates--a full backstory that would make it even more uplifting and heart-warming. But as I began to research…
American Classical School In Nigeria Seeks ‘Founding Leader’
American Classical School In Nigeria Seeks 'Founding Leader'
contributed by Flo Falayi
AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL-LEADER AND PEOPLE-DEVELOPER TO BECOME THE FOUNDING HEAD OF OUR FLAGSHIP SCHOOL IN…
Thermonuclear Art: 30 Minutes Of Solar Flares At 4K Resolution
Thermonuclear Art: 30 Minutes Of Solar Flares At 4K Resolution
by TeachThought Staff
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory is one of the less well-known NASA resources.
SDO is "the first mission to be launched for NASA's Living…
There Is A Novel About Peer Teaching. This Is An Excerpt
There Is A Novel About Peer Teaching. This Is An Excerpt
by TeachThought Staff
Ed note: The following is excerpted from 'Call Me Mary," an upcoming novel by educator Evelyn Cole that dramatizes peer teaching.
We all went to the…
‘With-It’ Teacher Pranks Students With Spelling Quiz
'With-It' Teacher Pranks Students With Spelling Quiz
by TeachThought Staff
While education is a serious endeavor, that doesn't mean we can't--at times--take ourselves too seriously.
Which is what makes the following story…
25 Of The Most Important Books About Racism & Being Black In America
25 Of The Most Important Books About Racism & Being Black In America
by Ashley McCann
Because of the complex and often ugly history of slavery and racism in the United States, discussions in and around race are, to put it lightly,…
Multilingual Global Platform For Teachers Seeks To Respond To Globalization
Multilingual Global Platform For Teachers Seeks To Respond To Globalization
by Roy Pope, edguru
Globalization refers to the unification of markets and elimination of trade barriers between countries to encourage free trade and…
But Who’s Going To Save The Bully?
But Who's Going To Save The Bully?
by Lisa Currie, Ripple Kindness Project
Bully.
It's an ugly word because it involves ugly actions. This little word can stir the strongest emotions in people from all walks of life. Why,…
