Dear We Are Teachers, This will be my fifth year teaching middle school. After five very rough and stressful years, I’m trying to…
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Part of the transition into teaching involves a certain stark realization. Which one am I talking about? (I know, there are many.) It’s…
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Bullying is a major concern for parents, and 20% of high schoolers say they have been bullied at school. More than half of…
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Crafts, kits, and classroom decor—Oh my! No matter what grade you teach, we’re sure you’re always open to sales on any of the…
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It can be difficult for students—and even some adults—to feel confident in their understanding of finances. After all, money can be a source…
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Every two years, we head to the polls to elect local and national leaders. Voting seems pretty straightforward—choose your candidate and vote. The…
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Fundraising is a part of school life. From student-led bake sales to corporate partnerships, there are plenty of school fundraising ideas to raise…
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Ahh, parent-teacher conferences. Stringing those two words together can bring up a variety of emotions, from anxiety to annoyance and everything in between.…
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Let’s face it. Bad principals happen. And when you work for one, it can be hard to know how to deal. Do you stick…
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Food has an incredible way of bringing people together and generating good conversations, and it can have that same positive impact in the…