Introduce your students to the bold colors, powerful messages, and creative energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most influential artists of the…
When the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) inaugurated World Teachers’ Day in 1994, the job of a school teacher, though…
By Jill Klausing School safety planning must account for all emergencies—not just the extreme. Everyday medical emergencies occur far more often. While most…
Winter is coming, which means chapped lips and dry skin are, too. Whether your strategy is to moisturize between periods or tone and…
Aspiring to a leadership role in education can feel daunting, but it’s a journey fueled by passion, purpose, and a willingness to step…
Nine in ten teachers report being satisfied with their jobs overall, on average, across OECD education systems, according to new research. Based on…
Quality education must go beyond textbooks and lectures. It should connect students with current events and equip them with skills for real-world engagement.…
Making Education More Than a GradeIn December of 2013, I published an article in Language Magazine entitled, “Making Education More Than a Grade”.…
Dear We Are Teachers, Lately I’ve noticed a troubling trend among some of the parents at my school: gossip. Whether it’s in Facebook…
We tell students that learning is its own reward, and that’s certainly true. But it’s also nice to win money and other prizes!…
Pairing fiction with nonfiction is a great way to explore a content area from different points of view. In the early grades, it…
Campsey Public School, 11km southwest of Sydney’s bustling CBD, stands out as a model of cultural diversity and linguistic richness. Being home to…
Science magazines for kids are a perfect, low-prep way to connect classroom learning to real-world stories, and to let kids sample a diverse…
The news can be hard to process these days—and it’s even harder to navigate talking about it with kids. Sharing books about peace…
by Correna Haythorpe Let’s forget the hysteria surrounding Australia’s results in the PISA school test and focus on the facts. The global test…
One to one correspondence. Cardinality and ordinality. These are all important initial mathematical concepts. But just as foundational is correct number formation. We’ve…
One of the most important life skills for anyone to master is time management. Keeping track of everything that we have to do…
If you’re a pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade teacher, these letter-tracing worksheets are for you! Teaching proper letter formation is absolutely key in…
As an educator, staying current in your field requires keeping up with journals and other professional publications. The volume of new research and…