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The resources to thrive—and the laughs to survive—as an educator.
You can actually teach kids empathy throughout all of your curriculum subjects.
Prevent teacher burnout now to stay on your game before and after the holidays.
These Valentine's Day ideas for teachers are sure to make your classroom a fun-filled place on February 14.
Use these five tips to increase and sustain your teacher energy.
Black History Month is the perfect time to acknowledge scientists of color who have been underrepresented in science classrooms in the past.
These four effective and efficient classroom hacks will make your life as a teacher easier.
A happy teacher makes for happy students. Here are five tips from a pro on how to keep your spirits raised during a stressful school year.
When used properly, videos in the classroom can be a useful resource for teachers. Check out these tips for how to best utilize this visual medium.
Use these 12 perspectives about English Language Learner students.
Advice from alumni is sometimes the perfect tool for increasing student engagement. Discover how an alumni speaker series can help your students.
Discovering our own weaknesses as a teacher is tough. How can colleagues and students show us what we can't see for ourselves?
These five classroom activities will help you and your students truly honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement.
There is no set curriculum for how to teach happiness, but with no shortage of student stress—the need is undeniable.
When you're having trouble controlling your classroom, reining your students back in should be a top priority. Here's how one teacher hit the reset button.
It won't take to much time of money for these healthy changes.
Taking online classes in a teaching program is one thing. Doing it while working full-time adds another layer. Read these accounts of making it work.
Find out how implementing stretch goals can help your school become more productive and innovative.
One of these actions will help you start the year strong.
Living with a teacher can be overwhelming. Once you accept these truths, you'll be better equipped to share your space with the educator in your life.
Using humor in the classroom can make learning fun for both teachers and students! Here's how one teacher raps lessons to keep her class excited.
Workplace competition can cause stress and anxiety, or it can inspire teachers to take risks and try new things. How can you make it work for you?
Stress management for teachers takes many forms. To help you combat holiday season stress, here are five simple tricks that can be done at school.
How do you prepare yourself for a role as a substitute teacher? Follow these six tips from a pro!
The holidays and cold weather are here. These winter-themed STEM activities can help keep your students motivated.
It's worth the effort to apply for teacher award recognitions.
As a special education teacher in middle school, your job is to help your students through this pivotal time by empowering them to be their best selves.
Using one of your teacher sick days can be tough. This guide will help you get through the day if you have to be at school and make the most of a sick day.
These three teachers, who went above and beyond for their students, prove why everyone should be thankful for teachers!
Use these tips to wrap things up before the long Thanksgiving weekend.
Check out these five helpful tips so you can master email etiquette for teachers.
Never underestimate how your suggestions will impact your students.
Use one of these activities to give kids value for our veterans and military personnel.
No one will argue that teaching is easy, but millennial teachers entering the profession face unique challenges.
Establish strong ground rules for debates in your classroom.
Keep your classroom clean, and your students healthy, by killing germs where they accumulate.
Creepy stories about haunted schools across the United States.
Take this fun quiz to find out which of the professors from the Harry Potter series you're most like!
Use these fast and easy Halloween costume ideas.
These three free online tools can help you create fun, collaborative quizzes for students.
Here are five ways to reframe negative thoughts as a teacher in order to stay happy and healthy.
Tired of your lesson plan getting derailed by outside distractions? Here are five tricks you can use to get everything back on track.
Use these five time management tips for kindergarten teachers to get a better handle on your classroom (and your life outside the school).
Find out what one teacher learned when she investigated the use of restorative justice in schools.
When looking for new classroom management ideas, try asking your students. Here are eight ideas one teacher heard from her students.
Ready for a school break now even though it's only October? Reanimate your classroom with these tips.
What happened when dogs began visiting this teacher's classroom window? Read about the power of dogs to build relationships in school.
Encouraging students to participate can be tough if they're shy or introverted. These tips can help you get them to speak up and feel comfortable.
Check out these three tips for regaining classroom control when students are getting out of hand.
When building a relationship with your principal, it's important to understand what principals value. Here are six characteristics principals look for.
Teachers can help struggling students by paying attention to signs of frustration and intervening quickly with extra help.
Use these tips to help your students learn the value of group work.
Student anxiety is one issue every teacher will face. Here's how to understand the signs and help students cope.
Develop the right tone, make clear lesson plans and stay consistent up to the last minute of class.
Feeling anxious about school? Here are some strategies to help you manage teacher anxiety.
Teachers want students to learn for learning's sake, not because they've been promised a reward. Here's how to instill intrinsic motivation in students.
An increase in phenomena-based activities means learning how to properly manage science lab equipment usage. Here are three tips for building a strategy.
Too many students can make teaching a challenge. Here are three tips for how to manage an overcrowded classroom.
A teacher's job is to create a learning environment where all students feel safe. Here's how you can make LGBTQ students feel welcome in your classroom.
You can become a teacher with a bachelor's degree even if you didn't study education. These three teachers are proof.
When teachers believe they can make a positive difference, student performance improves. Here's how academic optimism can help your students.
Listening to parents articulate the student skills they want their children to have can be very valuable for teachers. Here are five skills I focus on.
One teacher asked her departing seniors for some advice for high school freshmen. Here are the great insights they offered up!
Use these five simple steps to maintain the right balance between friendliness and authority in the classroom.
Teachers who respect and appreciate their students get respect and appreciation in return. Here's what you need to know about respect in the classroom.
How you set up your classroom can make a big difference in your students' success.
These four education TED Talks are a great source of motivation and inspiration for any teacher.
It's your first day as a teacher. Just take a deep breath and read these tips from someone who has been there before.
Here are some common classroom management mistakes teachers make at the beginning of the school year that can lead to trouble down the road.
Trust is vital to a productive classroom. Here's how to build trust with students and create a healthy classroom environment for learning.
Building the parent-teacher relationship has never been easier thanks to these tools that are designed for proactive, positive communication.
The end of summer break is almost here. Here are four things not to do as you enjoy your last days of vacation.
Becoming pen pals with international students is a great way for your class to learn to appreciate other cultures.
These four career-change teacher stories shed light on what it's like to become a teacher after working in a different field for years.
Use this back-to-school checklist to prepare yourself for the upcoming school year.
Which of the different school types fit your teaching style?
If you're a first-year special education teacher, here are six tips to ensure that you start the year off right.
Entitled behavior can be frustrating. But before you lose your cool, check out these tips for how to deal with entitled behavior in the classroom.
Check out these three techniques for incorporating more formative assessments into your curriculum.
An effective social-emotional learning curriculum helps students see that behavioral changes can lead to success in the classroom.
One teacher's curiosity was piqued by Kagan cooperative learning. She set out to learn more about its benefits and challenges, and here's what she found.
Most teachers are kept busy by just their day-to-day teaching duties, and the extra roles of teachers outside the classroom can make things overwhelming.
When it comes to practice vs. planning, which is the more effective way for students to learn? And how does pottery relate? Read on to find out.
Modern technology presents a plethora of digital tools for the classroom, and teachers must figure out how to use them.
The summer is full of reflection and planning for the year to come. Great curriculum organizers can make this process easier. Here are four to check out.
These 10 questions will gauge your tech savviness as a teacher.
A teacher shares what she has learned about education around the world after working with educators from across the globe.
Figuring out how to achieve work-life balance as a teacher is a huge challenge, but it's essential to avoiding burnout. Here are some tips on how to do it.
Summer travel for teachers isn't always cheap. But you deserve to explore, so check out these tips for scoring discounts as you vacation.
Career coaches for teachers can help educators put their best foot forward in the classroom. Here are three benefits, according to one science teacher.
For those who can swing it, teacher job sharing can reduce a teacher's work hours, leading to less stress and a better work-life balance.
If you're curious about summer school teaching jobs, check out this handy guide to the experience.
There are plenty of reasons to love teaching. Now is the perfect time to reflect on what makes the profession great.
Which career-boosting summer activities are worth your time? Some veteran teachers share their best experiences.
At first glance, you might not think an introvert's teacher characteristics are conducive to leading a class. But they can be as successful as extroverts.
America's current teacher shortage is influenced by poor job satisfaction and a marked disinterest in the profession. How can schools fix the problem?
With the right 30-day challenge ideas, you can take your teaching to the next level. Here are five challenges that are worth the effort.
Check out these four types of online teaching jobs and other opportunities for supplementing your teacher's salary during tough times.
Wondering how to change careers? Mike Lewis's book <em>When to Jump: When the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want</em> is a step-by-step guide.
All teachers sometimes feel frustrated by the stresses of the classroom. Here are three student success stories to reaffirm your love of teaching.
With the help of Stephen Marche's "The Unmade Bed," this teacher learned why it's important to combat stereotypes and gender roles in education.
Teaching multiple grade levels is a challenge that will keep you on your toes—and make you a better teacher.
Here, three first-year teachers reflect back on their first year in the classroom.
Here are some of the best teaching methods I've utilized this year and how you can implement them in your classroom.
You lost your old job and will be teaching at a new school in the fall. How can you leave gracefully while setting yourself up with a great new job?
Professional development for teachers is more than attending conferences. These three actions are crucial for making sure you hit your career goals.
A student working on a Mother's Day card
If you plan on becoming a teacher, you've picked the right time. Technology innovations make for next-level classroom experiences.
What makes a teacher memorable hasn't changed over the years. Kids remember teachers who are kind, funny, smart, and care about kids.
Are your students getting restless toward the end of the school year? Invest some time in year-end activities to get them motivated and energized.
Whether you just accepted your first teaching job or you're a veteran, there are plenty of mistakes teachers make in the classroom at the end of the year.
What are the pros and cons of students taking the SAT in 7th grade? Here's what you should know, plus how to support those who decide to take the exam.
When interviewing for a job as a teacher, highlighting your past teaching experience, even if there's not much, is key. Here are some tips from a teacher.
Use these three Earth Day activities to teach your students how to be environmental problem solvers and create positive change.
Knowing how to become a teacher includes knowing how to be a good student teacher. Use these tips to have a great student teaching experience.
Increasing teacher diversity takes innovation and creativity, and keeping those teachers requires building and promoting a larger vision.
Analyzing a teaching case study can help teachers improve their practice. Here's one example of a student with behavior issues and strategies to try.
Is student absenteeism becoming a problem in your school at the end of the year? Here's how to encourage your students to keep showing up.
Use these five tips to make sure you come back rested and ready to educate your class after spring break.
If you want school districts to notice you, your new teacher resume should be uniquely formatted and free of errors.
Even if it doesn't come naturally, all teachers need a vacation from teaching. Here's how to make the most of your break.
Teachers can create a digital teaching portfolio using different platforms to showcase their work, experience, approach, and skills.
Are you preparing your students for state standardized testing as best as possible? Here are four tips to help them succeed.
Differentiated learning is the key to helping struggling students reach the finish line. Here's what you need to know to put it to work.
A few college courses, online or on-site, may be all that separate a paraprofessional educator from becoming a teacher.
In order to encourage more girls in STEM fields, consider trying these three strategies in your classroom.
What are the biggest antagonists to proper time management for teachers, and how can you combat these time sucks?
A class video project can be an empowering experience for students that enhances learning in the classroom.
Next time you have a disagreement with your school principal, use these helpful tips to move past the situation.
A happy teacher makes for happy students. Here are five tips from a pro on how to keep your spirits raised during a stressful school year.
In the world of education trends, supporting girls in STEM is leading the pack. So what can you do to support your students?
Black History Month is the perfect time to acknowledge scientists of color who have been underrepresented in science classrooms in the past.
These Valentine's Day ideas for teachers are sure to make your classroom a fun-filled place on February 14.
Parapros represent an important pool of potential teaching talent.
If you have an unending wealth of patience and a love of helping people learn, becoming a teacher might be the best career move you could make.
Student evaluation is a process that requires the teacher and student to be partners in achieving success. Here are some tips from an experienced teacher.
Energize your students with these 100th Day of School activities.
Making ends meet on a teacher salary can be a challenge. What are some options for supplementing your income?
Takes these 7 consistency actions now to reach your goals.
What happens when you combine exercise and the brain? Learn about the science that shows how fitness can improve students' ability to learn.
If you evaluated your teaching methods over the holidays and realized you're not where you need to be, you're not alone. Here's how to correct course.
If you're looking to make the move toward an environmentally friendly classroom, start with these five simple tips.
Active learning centers can transform more than just the classroom.
After the holidays, use this checklist for teachers, which is full of tips and tricks for running full steam ahead to summer break.
Use this guide to create an unforgettable spy headquarters interactive classroom experience for your students.
Share the spirit of the season with your students through these videos.
Using technology in the classroom, like mobile apps, allows teachers&nbsp;to enhance their students' learning environment and also save time!
It's almost time to shower teachers with tokens of appreciation. Here are a few ideas for awesome teacher gifts, like gift cards or thank-you notes.
To ensure you don't fall prey to negative teachers' poor attitudes, follow these tips for staying positive.
These tips for substitute teachers help maximize those times when students are quietly engaged in work and don't need direct instruction.
Share the value of community service projects with your students by introducing these ideas and concepts into your classroom.
Learn how New York schools are using a special event to get young readers excited about books and writing, and determine how you can follow suit.
If you've been feeling burned out lately, these four strategies for boosting teacher motivation will help you keep going.
Rise to popularity just for knowing how to make math fun and easy with these strategies.
Some fun Thanksgiving facts to get your students into the holiday spirit.
In the remaining minutes before recess, break or the end of the day, use these easy five minute games.
Use these mindfulness activities and bring your students into a state of calm and focus for the day.
Start networking with teachers and other educators now before you plan your next job move.
Revitalize boring writing assignments with a curriculum based on The Walking Dead TV series.
If you feel hopeless because of failure, hold on; you're actually in the moment you can choose success.
Dealing with conflicts in school between teachers is part of a principal's job. Here's one administrator's experience and what she's learned.
One of the best classroom management techniques that new teachers can use is asking for help from other educators.
You can celebrate diversity, and engage students in the study of different cultures, with these interactive activities.
See if any of these situations related to your own reasons for going back to school to become a teacher.
To stop bullying, teachers need to empower students to govern themselves and foster a sense of community in the classroom. Here are three tips.
When a master's in education is part of a professional development plan for teachers, they find that many new doors open for them in the field.
These WGU teachers college graduates use time management techniques to succeed at work despite their chronic illnesses.
Teachers can help enforce the student dress code, and other classroom rules, in a way that's fair and equitable.
If you've never attended 504 or IEP meetings before, these tips will help you set the stage for your student's success.
Educational videos can increase student motivation in the classroom
Check out five teacher tools and classroom management tips to ensure increased productivity.
These days, students often ask if they can listen to music in the classroom. Here's what the research, and a veteran teacher, has to say about this.
Links to a collection of news stories, activities, tools, and charities to help schools impacted by Harvey.
Women scientists have been hidden, forgotten, or ignored for too long. Here are seven amazing women to introduce your students to during lessons.
When it comes to lesson planning and grade-keeping, is it better to do it by hand or track it online? Read on to find out more.
The first day of kindergarten is an infamously emotional time for parents! Here's a letter from one kindergarten teacher to parents about the first day.
Strong parent-teacher relationships greatly impact students' success. Here's how to set expectations for a successful school year.
By tracking the sun, students will learn about the seasons and understand patterns, cause, and effect. Learn how to implement this activity in your class.
Are you wondering how to create a curriculum that builds on the standard lesson while giving it your own personal flair? Check out these four tips.
These first day of school ideas are a great way to get acquainted with your new kindergarten students.
Research shows that successful charter schools focus on high expectations and high support. Should traditional schools look to do the same?
Learning management systems (LMS) can help teachers, students, and parents stay organized and on the same page. Here are the pros and cons you should know.
Classroom gamification is a hot trend and a fun way to encourage participation — as long as it's done right.
If you teach at a school that's open all year, here are three summer crafts for kids to keep your students smiling.
A technology budget plan requires careful thought, so teachers must be prepared to present a solid case when making requests. Here are some tips.
What I Look For In a Teacher Candidate: Tips for Success
Here is a high school summer reading list that is "teenager-approved" and can help combat summer brain drain.
For teachers, the benefits of tutoring alongside a full-time career are worth considering. Here are five questions to ask yourself before trying it out.
A former principal offers advice for new teacher graduates as they start looking for jobs.
It's not easy trying to keep up with the latest trends in education. Here are a few ways you can stay up-to-date with ed tech trends this summer.
If you're curious about a National Board Certification, check out this guide to the process.
It can be hard to concentrate as the year winds down. Here are tips to keep your students engaged at the end of the school year.
Consider handing out a student survey at the end of the year to get feedback. Here's how this process has worked for one teacher.
Saying goodbye to students is hard, but these activities make getting closure a fun, collaborative process.
Challenge your students to athletics and fun games during a spring field day. It's a great way to encourage school spirit.
To help her students embrace the meaning of Memorial Day, one teacher sought an activity that blended community and history.
Celebrate your students by awarding them meaningful and entertaining classroom superlatives at an end-of-year ceremony.
Studying for finals doesn't have to be stressful. Use some of these teacher-approved online tools to get your class ready for their tests.
Take your teaching outside with these great tips for managing your students in a new, more distracting, location.
Teacher movies can be enlightening and inspirational. Here are a few tips I learned from fictional teachers and their storied lessons.
Use these fun activities to celebrate National Pet Week in your classroom.
Thinking about getting a smart board for your classroom? Check out our overview/review first.
Learn about a great resource for teachers, parents, and students to understand the important relationship between teenagers and sleep.
You can help your students with SAT and ACT test prep by pointing them to good, free resources and building their test-taking confidence.
Here are five tips to help you find teaching resources on a budget.
Be ready to handle any prom season situation, whether it occurs in or out of your classroom, by following these tips.
Chad Boender's inspiration to be a teacher stems from his love of, and passion for, teaching today's youth to be lifelong learners.
It can be tricky to teach your students how to effectively conduct online research. Here are three Internet research tips to make every search a success.
How well do your students communicate in class? Try using the Think-Pair-Share strategy to engage students in effective discussions.
April Fools' Day jokes in the classroom can relieve stress and help create long-lasting memories in the classroom. Here are some fun ideas to inspire you.
Here are five counterintuitive classroom management tips to keep your class productive.
Classroom videos are a great way to keep students engaged. Here are five great ones to check out, plus some advice on how to use them to your benefit.
Making the transition from elementary to middle school classes can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to help your students adjust.
A fun, free printable to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Using STEM teaching tools in your classroom can benefit your students. Here are a few ideas on how to get your class interested in this growing field.
Here are some top ed tech trends for 2017 and what they can mean for your classroom.
Here are a few homeroom ideas to help you plan a better advisory period that supports students and builds camaraderie.
Even if your school doesn't have a solid school social media policy, here are three guidelines to follow to maintain your privacy outside the classroom.
Here's how almost getting a speeding ticket changed one teacher's view on teacher attire.
As educators, we know that all students have different learning styles. Here are three tips to help ensure you include everyone in the learning process.
School IT has its challenges. Be prepared to meet them with these tips from three savvy teachers who use technology in their classrooms.
Use these five Presidents' Day projects to introduce your class to the men who once held our nation's highest office.
Learn some fun facts about the interesting characters who have served as president.
Having a veteran teacher as your mentor is invaluable. Here's what one teacher learned, plus some tips on forming and benefiting from this relationship.
Encouraging students to read becomes much easier when you have the right books. Here's some advice from one successful high school teacher.
Changing careers as a teacher can mean going from high school to middle school, and the transition can be difficult. Here's what one teacher learned.
How can you prepare yourself and your students for the return back to school after vacation? Follow these tips for a stress-free return to the classroom.
Warmly welcoming every new student is a priority in our K-8 building. Here's how I've made them feel welcome.
Mentors for teachers are important and necessary, and while most teacher-mentors are usually other teachers, administrators are also a great resource.
Plagiarism and cheating in the classroom have always been difficult for teachers, but these incidents are also the perfect teachable moments.
Teaching is hard, but there are some ways you can make it easier on yourself.
Working diligently with gifted and talented students in the regular classroom can be challenging, but it's well worth the results.
Eleven years ago, a local reporter asked me if I needed funding for extracurricular activities at my school. Here's what happened one phone call later.
Some facts to inform the debate.
Students from underserved communities explore robotics and programming.
Teacher burnout can creep up on you. To keep it at bay, you need to take these proactive steps.
With education Twitter chats, teachers can gain and give expert advice, discover innovative classroom practices, and collaborate with peers.
A standardized curriculum doesn't have to be a roadblock to putting together creative lesson plans. Here's how to use it as a road map instead.
A parent-teacher meeting doesn't need to be stressful. These eight powerful tips will help you make sure yours are meaningful and effective.
Public speaking causes anxiety in the classroom. Here are some presentation tips for students which can ease them into this important skill.
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