When you decided to become a teacher, no doubt it felt like exactly the right move. Somewhere along the way, though, things changed. After all, teachers experience burnout at an incredibly high rate—nearly 40% say they’re very often or always...
It’s no secret that President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans want to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Trump has promised to close the DOE and, in doing so, send the work of education administration back to the states....
Turkey and stuffing … football and giving thanks. Most of us love Thanksgiving for the food and the family, but the holiday can also include math! We created these festive Thanksgiving math word problems for students to practice their math...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my third year of teaching 3rd grade. I have a big family spread out across the city, and I love them dearly. But it’s really hard to keep up—especially around the holidays. I really...
There’s no better way to encourage outside-the-box thinking than math brain teasers! They’re usually much more about using logic than being a math whiz, so everyone will need to think creatively. Here are some of our favorite math brain teasers...
Need to bring a little humor to your learning space? These jokes for teens are clean, cheesy, and a perfect way to brighten the mood! As always, be sure to review this list before sharing to ensure they align with...
You can’t go wrong with riddles that tease your brain—especially the funny kind that bring on a case of the giggles! Not only are they a great way to get those mental juices flowing, but you’ll also have a good...
When students learn to debate, they gain valuable life skills. Debates teach kids to research their topic, make informed choices, and argue effectively using facts instead of emotion. This list of middle school debate topics encompasses both serious and lighthearted...
They say that laughter is the best medicine, so what better way to give kids a boost than with a little humor? Honestly, these delightfully cheesy dinosaur jokes for kids might elicit some groans, but you’re sure to hear a...
by Terry Heick What are the different types of questions? Turns out, it’s pretty limitless. I’ve always been interested in them–the way they can cause (or stop) thinking; the nature of inquiry and reason; the way they can facilitate and...
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