The Teacher Who Believed in You Before You Believed in Yourself
Some teachers see something in a student before there is much evidence for anybody else to see. They recognize ability […]
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Black School Nostalgia: The Teacher Look That Said Everything
Black teachers know the look. No yelling. No long speech. Sometimes one glance from across the classroom was enough to
The Student Who Won’t Stay in Their Seat: The First Decision Matters More Than You Think
Every teacher has taught this student. The one who gets out of their seat every few minutes. They wander across
When Every Student Redirection Turns Into an Argument: The Professional Decision That Changes Everything
There are few things more exhausting than a student who argues about everything. You redirect them for talking. They argue.
Student Won’t Put Their Phone Away? Here’s What Experienced Educators Do
Cell phones have become one of the biggest classroom management challenges teachers face today. You ask a student to put
My Student Won’t Stop Talking in Class. What Should I Do?
Every teacher has had this student. The one who constantly talks during instruction, distracts classmates, and seems to have something
A Parent Wants You to Change a Student’s Grade. What Should You Do?
Few emails create more anxiety for teachers than one from a parent questioning a student’s grade. Maybe they believe an
Feeling Overwhelmed Before the School Year Starts? Here’s What to Prepare First
Preparing for a new school year can feel overwhelming. There are lesson plans to write, classroom procedures to develop, behavior
Books to Teach Themes Related to Natural Disasters
Natural disasters have long been used in literature to explore much more than storms, earthquakes, or floods. They create opportunities
How Do I Prepare My Students for the Georgia Milestones Assessment System?
Preparing students for the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) isn’t about spending weeks on test drills. The best preparation begins