Dear We Are Teachers, One of our elementary APs seems proud of her mean reputation. At lunch last week, the cafeteria full of 3rd-to-5th graders were being particularly rowdy. She got on the bullhorn and yelled so loud it hurt...
College students face rising costs for education every year, causing many to juggle work, studies, and looming debt. The CollegeBoard’s report shows that the average cost and fees at private four-year colleges in 2021–2022 was approximately $38,070 per year, while...
National Read Across America Week starts on March 2, 2025. The week is a nationwide effort to celebrate reading and reinforce the importance of reading with a focus on young children. It’s within National Reading Month in March, so it’s...
We know AI can be a huge time-saver for teachers when used effectively and responsibly, but it also presents so many possibilities for actually reshaping our teaching. Researcher Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert has been exploring using digital tools to inform...
Looking for a balmy break from the frigid temperatures and winter monotony? Then thanks to the Kennedy Space Center, Florida might be a nice stop for your next vacation, especially if you love to teach (or learn about) space science....
As much as we wish emergencies didn’t happen, it’s best to be prepared—and to prepare our students too. Make sure everyone knows what to do in case of emergency by hanging posters on the wall, as well as reviewing procedures...
In today’s digital world, keeping parents, students, and staff informed is more important than ever. A well-designed newsletter can make communication engaging, organized, and visually appealing. But with so many newsletter creator platforms to choose from, how do you make...
Poetry can be a hard sell for kids. It’s not always easy for them to connect with, and getting them to try writing their own is even harder. But it might help them to learn that there are many types...
By 2nd grade, students have a better grasp of basic art concepts and will therefore love a chance to try out new techniques and materials. That’s why they’ll embrace these imaginative art activities for 2nd graders, which use a wide...
When I first started teaching, I let my students pick their team names for an activity we were doing in class. One team chose “Netflix and Chill” as a team name. I loved it. I got excited when they announced...
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