I’m Busy Teaching! 28 Reasons I Can’t Attend That Meeting
“I can’t wait to get to that staff meeting and improve my own craft and the learning of my students” said no teacher ever…
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Love Teaching But Dread Going Back? A Few Ideas
Summer vacation is about to screech to a sudden halt. You’re on the beach Tuesday and Wednesday you’re back to Staff Preparation Days.
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50 Classroom Procedures Students Need To Know
From how digital assignments are turned in to what students should do if they’re confused, here are 50 common classroom procedures.
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‘You Get Summers Off’ & Other Damaging Myths About Teaching
Myth: Those who can’t, teach. Truth: No one can fully understand how difficult good teaching is until they personally experiences it.
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8 Simple Tips For Great Teaching
“Know yourself. Commit to a daily practice of reflection and review.”
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Dear Teachers, Today Is An Opportunity
Here’s a quick thought for you: Today is an opportunity. Today is your chance. Not some day generally or metaphorically. Today.
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A Teacher Makes 1500 Educational Decisions A Day
A teacher makes over 1500 educational decisions every school day, a constant juggle of manager, content holder, master communicator, and support system.
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20 Tips For A More Organized Classroom
Rather than pass out papers to the students all day, or try to ensure they receive important notes, invest in a mailbox for the classroom.
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5 Mistakes I Made As A New Teacher
Some of the mistakes I made as a new teacher involved taking everything personally and being afraid to make mistakes in the first place!
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Dear 1st-Year Me: 6 Takeaways From 32 Years Of Teaching
Dear first-year me: Don’t forget to take time to be patient and really listen–to students and colleagues, but also your own mind and body.
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Teaching Is The One Thing I Feel Like Every Part Of Me Was Made For
It was this simple: When I was three years old, I decided I wanted to be a teacher because I wanted to be able to draw on a chalkboard.
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9 Benefits Of Having More Teachers Than Classrooms
What if we hired 4 teachers for 3 classrooms? That would have enormous benefits of having more teachers than classrooms.
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An Aging Teacher Looks At 64: Staying Active In Education
Ageism in education can be a factor but we paid our dues long ago and deserve to stay active and contribute our experience to education.
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9 Secrets To Surviving As A Teacher
Bend don’t break, know who to go to for work, and never stop loving your content are just a few secrets to surviving as a teacher.
