July 17, 2025 | Updated July 19, 2025
Teaching Is Human Work. Systems Aren’t Built for That.
by Terry Heick
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Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain
The feeling that I get observing students learning for themselves and assuming ownership of their experience is pure joy.
The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad Question
A question is only a strategy (for inquiry) and must therefore have a purpose if we want to evaluate its quality.
12 Reasons Students Don’t Read & What You Can Do About It
Students might see reading as something to do at school rather than an opportunity to be entertained, learn, or be exposed to new ideas.
7 Teaching Secrets For Long-Term Growth
Protecting your planning period by shutting your door isn’t ‘backwards teaching,’ it’s a survival strategy.
Seeing The Unseen Students: The Invisible Strength of Teachers
One afternoon, I asked a different question: “What would make school feel worth showing up for again?”
50 Quotes About Growth Mindset
“The best learners aren’t confident—they’re curious.” Growth mindset begins with humility and wonder, not certainty.
Terry Heick
Founder of TeachThought
B.A., English; M.Ed. 10 years of classroom teaching experience. He is interested in critical thinking, literacy, and artificial intelligence in education.