As the fires in Los Angeles continue to burn, our students are confronted once again by the sad realities of climate change. Whether they’re directly affected by the blaze, the smoke, or just the constant coverage on their social media...
Language learning gets a boost with Lingolift, a new tool from the team behind Listenwise. Designed to help students build confidence in their English skills, Lingolift offers interactive video lessons to help newcomers use and learn social and academic language...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my fourth year of teaching middle school, and I’ve noticed that every January-March, I feel like there’s no way I can take it anymore. It’s the same song and dance: I have to practically...
Dedicating your life to teaching and learning is a gift to the world. These education quotes are excellent for reminding teachers why they teach. Plus, there are lots of ways to use them in the classroom, from journal prompts and...
March 14 is Pi Day, giving math lovers all around the world a perfect reason to geek out. Good thing there are loads of hands-on activities available to help you celebrate with your students. We’ve gathered 50 of our favorite...
As the new year rises and the school year grinds on, we’re willing to bet you’d welcome school-appropriate clothes that keep you as comfortable in the classroom as you are in your living room. But, given the on-the-move nature of...
Every teacher, from the newly licensed to those with years of experience, should have a teaching portfolio. It summarizes your career and achievements in ways that go far beyond a resume. But this valuable tool isn’t just for those who...
Every year we hear a lot of rumbling about how today’s generation is not learning “real” money skills in school, like how to do taxes, for instance. Filing taxes is something every student will navigate in the future. While most...
Our lives depend on the sun. We need sunlight to grow the food that we eat, and its warmth makes life on Earth sustainable. Our daily schedules are governed by the sun—we wake with the sunrise and rest when it...
Art has been created and enjoyed since the beginning of humankind. Art takes many forms including painting, drawing, writing, acting, music, and more. It serves as therapy, expression, protest, and entertainment. There have been many beautiful quotes about art, so...
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