St. Patrick’s Day is a fun, mid-March holiday that inspires learning about folktales and history, writing stories about magical creatures or lucky finds,…
For years, school community life has been spoken about in almost sentimental terms – the sausage sizzle, the fete, the canteen roster –…
By Feon Chau I am an international educator currently based in Taiwan, but I’ve had many roles in the education space throughout the…
Help students build confidence with poetry using this free diamante poem bundle. These printables walk students through the seven-line structure of a diamante…
From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First – YouTube Watch On You can watch this…
In today’s classrooms, students have immediate access to apps and on-demand information – but does access to tools equal understanding? Many teachers wouldn’t…
Developing stronger bonds between K–12 and higher education systems is a longstanding recommendation for educational reform; yet these relationships are often underutilized (Darling-Hammond, 2010; Kirst & Venezia,…
A moderated dialogue on multilingual literacy, language development, and the science of reading AbstractAs states and districts increasingly adopt policies aligned with the…
If you haven’t already had a late February break from the classroom, then you’re probably chomping at the bit to relish in the…
Teaching is a tough job. In fact, it’s tougher today than it’s ever been. A pandemic shook us to the core, violence threatens…
Anchor charts are a way to make a lesson stick around long after you’ve taught the skills. The idea is that you create…
Morning meeting is a must for many elementary (and some middle and high school) teachers. A good morning meeting sets the tone for…
It’s that time of year—while you might not be ready to think about back-to-school, retailers are offering big discounts on school and classroom…
ISTELive 2024 was an exciting global event, drawing educators and edtech solution providers from around the world to Denver for four days in…
The fluid nature of the Internet allows for constant change, growth, and expansion. However, that means websites change and URLs break as content…
Ah, it’s my favorite portion of the unit. The time for direct instruction is over, and the students get to do a tactile…
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice has released its latest report, “Reframing College: Mexican American Students, Higher Education, and…
In a thought-provoking segment on ABC Radio Melbourne’s “What If Wednesday,” host Charlie Pickering tackled a contentious issue: the existence of private schools.…
Desk pets are a powerful tool to add to your classroom management toolbox. The original idea came from Marissa Begay, and at first,…