Stress and anxiety have become an all too familiar part of our middle school and high school classrooms. As teachers, we’re struggling to help students manage stress as we try to teach them our curriculum, and often it can feel...
Once that end-of-the-day bell has rung, what kind of exercises do you prefer? Low-impact exercises to help you work out lingering stress over upcoming parent conferences? Functional programs to keep you moving comfortably between class periods? Resistance training for your...
Teachers, we know your classroom budget often comes straight from your own pocket. That’s precisely why we think taking advantage of Blick’s 10% discount through their Preferred Customer Program is a smart move! And whether you’re restocking markers and glitter...
Dear We Are Teachers, During a group discussion, one of my students made a blatantly racist remark. I immediately addressed it, redirected the conversation, and followed up with admin. Their response? “We’ll keep an eye on it.” That’s it. No...
Throughout the school year, there is so much to celebrate and learn, from exploring different cultures and perspectives to uncovering the real truth behind our history to gaining a greater understanding of our planet and ourselves. If you’re looking for...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of education—from the free models like ChatGPT to education-focused tools like Khan Academy’s Khanmigo. As we start bringing AI into classrooms, how do we do so without sacrificing equity, privacy, and inclusion? We talked...
Teaching might not come with a dress code that necessarily prioritizes comfort, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take it into consideration. After all, with hours spent on your feet—in front of the board, crouching next to desks, leading long...
Teachers can have a bit of a difficult time finding the peace and quiet they deserve—especially at the start of the school year. So if you’re trying enjoy your favorite lesson planning playlist (or tune out the work day with...
Knowledge is limited. Knowledge deficits are unlimited. Knowing something–all of the things you don’t know collectively is a form of knowledge. There are many forms of knowledge–let’s think of knowledge in terms of physical weights, for now. Vague awareness is...
A critical thinking strategy is simply a ‘way’ to encourage or facilitate the cognitive act of thinking critically. Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased, accurate, and ‘good-faith’ analysis, interpretation, contextualizing, and synthesizing multiple data sources and cognitive perspectives...
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