5 Summer Professional Development Ideas for Teachers By Dr. Kecia Ray published 22 May 23 Summer professional development opportunities can be done by the pool or while on vacation
New Teacher Starter Kit By Ray Bendici published 21 April 23 This new teacher starter kit offers tips, advice, and edtech resources for educators beginning their careers
5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 23 How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers
5 Lessons For Teachers From Ted Lasso By Erik Ofgang last updated 15 March 23 Hopefully, Ted Lasso is not all that you get, but the optimistic soccer coach does model some good behavior for teachers.
Fanschool Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 14 February 23 This Fanschool lesson plan can help teachers implement the tool into their instruction
For The Love of Learning By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 February 23 Instilling a love of learning in our students can pay many long-term dividends
How Districts Are Recruiting & Retaining Teachers & Staff By Ellen Ullman published 8 December 22 Three districts share how they are recruiting and retaining educators
Post-Pandemic Teaching: 5 Things to Remember By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 21 November 22 What to consider in your post-pandemic teaching approach
Motivating Students with Digital Badges By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 28 September 22 Using digital badges to reward and engage students
Abbott Elementary: 5 Lessons for Teachers By Ray Bendici last updated 14 September 22 The popular sitcom Abbott Elementary provides laughs–and teaching lessons
Bringing Back Joy to the Classroom By Dr. Kecia Ray published 29 August 22 How to get that joy, joy, joy back in our teaching
Top Sites for Educator Professional Development By Diana Restifo last updated 15 June 22 These professional development sites for education will help teachers refresh and update their practice
Public Satisfaction With Schools is High Despite What Teachers May Feel By Erik Ofgang last updated 1 June 22 Polling to measure public satisfaction with schools throughout the pandemic has shown a majority of Americans support the job their local schools are doing
‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs: What To Know By Ray Bendici last updated 23 May 22 School districts are increasingly developing teachers from within their own student ranks
How to Teach the Ukraine Crisis to Students Ages 8-14 By Andrea Barbalich published 8 April 22 Explaining current events in Ukraine to students
5 Ways to Realign Learning in K-12 By Carl Hooker last updated 7 December 21 It’s time to realign learning in K-12, just as you might tune up your car
5 Teaching Tips From The Coach & Educator Who Inspired Ted Lasso By Erik Ofgang last updated 30 November 21 Basketball coach and math teacher Donnie Campbell, one of the inspirations for Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso, shares his strategies for inspiring young people in the classroom and on the court.
How Project-Based Learning Can Increase Student Engagement By Ray Bendici published 1 November 21 Project-based learning can foster student input, create hands-on opportunities, and lead to more unique learning experiences
How to Teach Local Elections By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. last updated 8 October 21 When teaching about local elections, an experiential approach can be effective in giving students firsthand perspectives
Study: Productive Failure a Success in Education By Erik Ofgang published 16 September 21 Research suggests encouraging students to fail productively can help them learn new skills more efficiently.
