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 –…
Prescott College and the Natural History Institute are excited to announce a new partnership to offer a unique Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification program…
When I first became a school leader, one of the first realities I had to confront was email volume. Not a handful of…
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…
It’s Sunday night. You’re prepping for three different courses tomorrow, you have 50 discussion posts waiting for feedback, and you just remembered you need to send that…
A moderated dialogue on multilingual literacy, language development, and the science of reading AbstractAs states and districts increasingly adopt policies aligned with the…
Limericks are short, funny poems with a catchy rhythm. They’re also a perfect way to help kids practice rhyme, syllables, and creative writing.…
Teaching a primary sustainability curriculum Jody Ellenby asks what an effective sustainability curriculum looks like when implemented in a primary or elementary classroom.…
Taking sustainable action Sustainability is one of four strands being presented at the 2024 COBIS conference in London this May. Colin Bell introduces…
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my 17th year teaching 6th grade English. I have used the same curriculum (tests, quizzes, and resources…
Teacher Appreciation Week starts on May 6 in 2024, but there’s no need to confine your teacher appreciation gifts to just one week.…
As the school year draws to a close, it’s important to plan end-of-year activities that help bring closure to your time together with…
Talent shows have a long history, and they’ve become more popular than ever with the advent of shows like America’s Got Talent. Hosting…
Figurative language adds depth, imagery, and nuance to communication. It helps writers express themselves more vividly and effectively. Understanding and using figurative language…
Jared Lamb, principal of BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Charter School in Louisiana, made the rounds last year for ditching his desk for a…
From playground accidents to flu season, school nurses are an important part of keeping kids safe and healthy at school. Not all schools…
Looking for new ways to engage all your students and get them to think more deeply and critically about a text? Consider trying…