Teachers are on their feet all day: Standing in front of the board, walking between students’ desks, monitoring the lunch room, escorting students…
Few have a deeper understanding of principal health and wellbeing than Phil Riley. As Professor of Education Leadership at Deakin University‘s strategic research…
By Kenneth Stivers Financial literacy has become a hot topic for teachers, school leaders, and families, as teenagers use financial tools earlier and…
Students aren’t the only ones subject to the school dress code. Teachers also have to follow specific wardrobe rules, and that—in some cases—can…
In a district with more than 20,000 students set right on the banks of the Microsoft campus in Bellevue, Washington, a natural goal…
More than half of Australian high school students believe “sometimes people deserve to be hit”, according to a new study. The national survey…
Teaching is often described as a solitary profession, where faculty work independently within their own classrooms, departments, or programs. This siloed approach can…
At the recent inaugural National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Summit, the closing panel—former secretary of education Miguel Cardona, Dr. Nell Duke, Amelia…
ACTING ON SIGNALS THAT MAY ALREADY BE THERE. Marijn Bergsma looks at how schools and educators might identify and respond to unexpected indicators…
In recognition of NAIDOC Week 2024, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) highlights its efforts to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into its bushfire…
Once again, summer went by in a flash, and here you are, ready to head back to school once again. With the start…
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ll be a first-year teacher (hopefully) this year, but the job hunt is getting a little desperate. I’m not…
According to a report last month in China Daily, “The surge in demand for Chinese lessons in Russia reflects the nation’s shift toward…
At the start of every school year, we all want to begin building a positive classroom community that highlights empathy and understanding. Using…
Lesson planning takes a lot of work, but it makes life a lot easier once you get things organized. If you’re not sure…
Experienced teachers know that a good classroom is more about a back-and-forth, give-and-take model than just “teacher talks, students listen.” Students are most…
Icebreakers are helpful for starting a meeting in a way that’s not, well, bland. The right icebreaker questions get adults talking, build rapport,…
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…
When I started teaching, like most new teachers, I was determined to do a good job. And again, like most new teachers, I…