Education Posts

Discuss: Are The ACT & SAT Still Relevant For…

Terrell HeickOct 15, 2018

Are The ACT & SAT Still Relevant For College Admissions? by Terry Heick Are standardized tests still relevant to clarify the ‘readiness’ of college students? (A…

Are You Pushing Or Pulling Students In Your Classroom?

Drew PerkinsOct 15, 2018

No longer does the teacher need to be only responsible for ‘covering’ content, a practice that often feels like climbing the…

The Library Of Congress Launches Resource To Stream Motion…

TeachThought StaffSep 26, 2018

The Library of Congress digitized hundreds of hours of motion pictures that will be freely available on the National Screening Room…

25 Of The Most Misunderstood Ideas In Education

Terrell HeickSep 17, 2018

Some of the misunderstood ideas in education include the role of parents, the function of a letter grade, and what it…

Is Focusing On Student ‘Improvement’ The Wrong Approach?

Terrell HeickSep 12, 2018

We’ve become so obsessed with looking inward and trying to achieve our ideals, that we’re less equipped to be a human…

5 Ideal Traits Of A Project-Based Learning Teacher

Project-based learning teachers aren’t afraid of a lack of knowledge or skill because they can reach out to experts and learn…

A Quick Primer On Charter Schools

TeachThought StaffAug 29, 2018

A one-size-fits-all approach has never worked in education, and the variety of school options available today attests to that fact. While…

Why Parents Don’t Understand How To Help

Terrell HeickAug 6, 2018

Families and communities often only recognize the bits and pieces of education they’ve seen before–letter grades, essays, book reports, and report…