Back-to-school season is here. How are you feeling? Do you have a positive teacher mindset? In my twenty-five-plus years in education, my thoughts and feelings have ranged from excited anticipation to trepidation. I ask myself what accounts for that range of emotion. On the good end of the range, I was excited about my content area, … Read More
The right education resources for parents can empower you to actively support your child’s education. You play a vital role in their academic journey and finding the right tools and strategies can make a significant difference in their learning and success. Your engagement in your child’s school helps to create a nurturing environment, foster a … Read More
One of the top questions I get asked by teachers is how do you deal with disruptive behavior in the classroom. When you are in a classroom full of teenage students, behavior problems will likely arise at some point. Even the best teachers face some difficulties with their students. We can’t and shouldn’t expect our … Read More
A multi tier support system is built on a foundation that focuses on basic interventions for all students. Academic and behavioral support is provided for students; both of which see significant boosts when social-emotional learning is integrated into everything at a schoolwide level. At its core, MTSS begins with building positive relationships between students and … Read More
Social-emotional learning not only works to build a positive school culture but also helps with closing achievement gap among students. More and more schools are seeing that SEL is an essential part of academic success. It is the process by which students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to manage emotions, establish positive relationships, … Read More
Communicating with parents can be a struggle! There are so many reasons why teachers may not communicate with the parents of their students on a regular basis. They are busy and so are the parents. Finding the time and actually being able to reach the parents can be difficult. Teachers know how important it is … Read More
How often do you intentionally work to boost teacher morale at your school? A school with a great culture is one that everyone wants to be a part of. A positive, welcoming environment with support, encouragement, and gratitude contributes to the overall success of everyone in the school. Schools can be motivating and inspirational or … Read More
Looking for an idea for Teacher Appreciation Week? This is the perfect time to celebrate teachers’ hard work and dedication. Administrators should be focused on the well-being of teachers all year long but should especially pump up their appreciation and support during this week. Many teachers put in way more time than their contract hours … Read More
Self-awareness activities are the driving force behind achieving success. It is an important skill that we can develop to help us progress in our often stressful daily lives. Adults and teens alike could use a little more self-awareness at times. Not a day goes by without an opportunity to react to forces that affect the … Read More
I became a member of the stressed out teachers group after my 5th year as a teacher. That summer I went on a job hunt because I was sure that moving to a new school would alleviate my stress. Instead of recharging my teacher battery, I spent my time preparing to answer interview questions about … Read More
