Teachers don’t just teach—their job also involves a lot of administration and behavior management. The market is full of digital tools and apps that aim to make things easier, but it can be hard to know which one will really...
Dear We Are Teachers,AI tools are everywhere now, and I’m seeing a rise in students submitting work that I know was generated by AI—even for my most simple “get to know you” short answers! I’ve raised the issue with admin,...
Even the deepest sleepers can experience the worst of nighttime disruptions when poor bedding is involved. And with the new school year on your doorstep, now is the time to catch as many hours as possible to feel rejuvenated for...
There are now statewide laws or orders in 14 states mandating that schools operate as phone-free environments. Many districts and school systems are following suit with their own no-phones policies. In 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order issuing...
We don’t need more think pieces about teacher burnout—we need real action. If we want to keep teachers from quitting, we have to address the conditions that are pushing them out. The reality of what’s in our schools can’t be...
It’s no secret that violence seems to be on the rise in schools, especially at the elementary level. Teachers report more aggressive behavior than ever before, aimed at both other students and teachers themselves. This uptick in student violence has...
In 2013, I wrote a post for edutopia exploring the difference between students and learners. As ‘learning trends’ become the basis for full-on institutions of learning (see the Avenues: World School and North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens for two examples), these...
As much as teachers would like to have everything perfectly in-place prior to the arrival of students for the school year, let’s be honest: trial and error is all part of the game when it comes to classroom setup. But...
I’m subbing in a 4th-and-5th-grade classroom, and one student’s ODD is completely disregulating the entire room. His energy is contagious in the worst possible way. Boys are ricocheting off the walls like pinballs, girls are throwing sass and attitude at...
Looking ahead to a new school year is exciting—especially for students curious about their next teacher. This “Letter to My Future Teacher” activity helps students introduce themselves, share what matters to them, and set goals for the year ahead. There...
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