When you’re in the classroom, that’s where you want your mind to be. After all, it’s hard to focus on the students in…
By Gillian Woodhouse Australia’s schools are still too often measured by ATAR scores, NAPLAN results and exam rankings. But those numbers tell only…
Originally published in TEACH Magazine, April 2026 Issue By Karen Wilfrid Monday morning, I open the weekly calendar that our school secretary sends out,…
The longer the semester wears on, the harder it can be to focus on grading, planning, or other admin-centric tasks that don’t directly…
As artificial intelligence continues to expand its presence in schools, the need to educate educators and support staff also continues to grow. And…
President Trump and his team value multilingualism As automated translation improves and college language program enrollments drop, it’s encouraging to hear how valuable…
Most of today’s students have never known a world without technology, which significantly impacts their attention spans (“Digital Dementia: How Screens and Digital Devices Impact Memory” 2023). Microsoft…
Barrie Olson moves us beyond linear literacy instruction For decades, reading instruction in the US has been the subject of debate while student…
Cultural humility Not cultural awareness but cultural humility. The most effective leaders arrive ready to learn before they lead. They listen to understand…
Imagine a classroom where AI helps students learn more effectively and faculty have more time to focus on what they do best. That…
In June, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature could continue withholding funds intended for childhood literacy education under the Department…
Australian schools continue to use ability-based class grouping despite mounting evidence recommending a more flexible approach, a new study shows. The three-year research…
As much as teachers would like to have everything perfectly in-place prior to the arrival of students for the school year, let’s be…
A staggering 80% of Australian teens feel pressure to present a perfect version of themselves online, while 42% have experienced some form of…
I’m subbing in a 4th-and-5th-grade classroom, and one student’s ODD is completely disregulating the entire room. His energy is contagious in the worst…
ARBOREAL ATELIER PROJECT Responses to an inspirational book can take many forms – in this case Holly B.F. Warren had art in mind.…
By Sara Gross Teaching young children to read is one of the most powerful gifts we can give them. However, sparking a love…
Looking ahead to a new school year is exciting—especially for students curious about their next teacher. This “Letter to My Future Teacher” activity…
Everyone knows what it’s like to have big feelings that are hard to handle. Without coping strategies, it would be hard for many…