by Terry Heick How can you tell if a student really understands something? They learn early on to play the game—tell the teacher and/or the test what they ‘want to know,’ and even the best assessment leaves something on the...
We’re firm believers that teachers deserve appreciation all year long. And we’ll take it in the form of higher salaries and stronger laws to make schools safer for everyone. But we’re fans of the official Teacher Appreciation Day and U.S....
When you think of a career in medicine or healthcare, chances are the first jobs that pop into your mind are doctor, surgeon, or dentist. And while these are all terrific careers, they require a huge up-front investment of time...
If you’re looking for a way to present poetry in the classroom, free-verse poems are a great place to start. Unlike standard poetry, you’ll find that free-verse poem examples break rules and don’t have to rhyme or follow any specific...
Most of us probably know the term “metacognition” as “thinking about thinking.” This definition is accurate, but there’s more to it. Using metacognitive strategies helps us be aware of our own thinking and also make decisions to help ourselves learn...
Social media content creators make anywhere from $500 to $50,000+ monthly. Learning to edit videos that stand out on social media platforms is a vital skill in today’s digital landscape. CapCut brings professional editing tools to everyone, whether you’re new...
contributed by Irena Nayfeld, TeachThought PD Inquiry Workshop Facilitator Those of us who spend our days around young children hear it all the time: “What’s that?” “Why are you doing that?” “How?” “Why?” “HowWhyWhenWhatWhy?” Children are infinitely curious – they...
by Terry Heick What does ‘critical thinking’ mean? Well, that depends on who you ask. For educators, as a term, critical thinking is similar to words like democracy, global, and organic: You hear people use them all the time, but no...
Dear We Are Teachers,I can’t help but notice that the male teachers at my elementary school somehow never have to do the tasks that go “above and beyond” the duty of a teacher. They’re never on the list to volunteer...
The average cost to earn a four-year college degree is more than $150,000 these days. That’s a lot of money, making the traditional college experience flat-out impossible for many people. Others leave high school ready to get into the workforce...
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