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…
This post is sponsored by Library of Parliament Teaching civics can be tough. To support educators, the Parliament of Canada offers free, bilingual,…
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…
Recent national data paints a concerning picture for science in Australian classrooms. The NAP–Science Literacy assessment found that 43% of Year 6 students…
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…
ON FIRSTS IN SCHOOLS Struck by his first sight of snow on a distant mountain range, Dr. Nigel J Winnard reflects on the…
Victoria’s new plan to give students classroom devices has been slammed by the state’s peak teachers’ union, with claims the Allan government is…
I was a brand new assistant principal with energy and passion, and suddenly, everything turned against me. I had one of my roughest…
If the holiday rush has caught you by surprise, but you would still like to surprise your students with a small treat before…
As a teacher, you sometimes veer off the beaten path—not because the curriculum told you to, but because your gut did. One year,…
Tech & Learning’s new weekly article/podcast series, “Tech & Learning Conversations,” is hosted by veteran edtech reporter Kevin Hogan, who digs beyond the…
At any given moment when you’re scrolling through social media and the internet, you are up to your hips in AI slop –…
If we do not take care of our teachers, we risk losing them, or worse, leaving them in classrooms too burned out to…
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”.…
Winter is coming, which means chapped lips and dry skin are, too. Whether your strategy is to moisturize between periods or tone and…