Is Petting a Guinea Pig SEL? Let’s Break It Down Recently, I received a pitch for the Pets in the Classroom grant program. Honestly, I love classroom pets. Who doesn’t appreciate a fluffy bunny, a curious hamster, or an adorable…
The Word ‘Supervision’ Shouldn’t Get a Bad Rap. Here’s Why Changing the Power Narrative Power. Why do we only feel comfy using this word at the gym or bopping to that classic Snap! tune about power? For a lot of…
10 Ways to Build a Healthier Classroom School shouldn’t just be about learning facts and formulas; it should be a space where everyone feels safe and valued. Here are ten fun and simple ways to create a healthier classroom environment…
How Attacks on Critical Race Theory Are Affecting Teachers What’s the Deal with CRT? So, let’s break it down: CRT. Three little letters that spark everything from anger to confusion. Just a few months ago, if you asked teachers what…
The Pandemic May Have Eased, But There’s No Going Back for Districts What Can We Learn from the Pandemic? Diana Laufenberg, a former teacher and the executive director of Inquiry Schools, lives near her family farm in rural Wisconsin. She’s…
Want to Become a Better Teacher? Put Your Students Before the Content Hey there, fellow educators! If you’re looking to level up your teaching game, you’ve landed in the right spot. Today, we’re diving deep into how you can shift…
The Most Important Lessons Teachers Impart Are Not ‘Dictated by a Pacing Guide’ Meet Neema Avashia, a passionate educator with roots in southern West Virginia, born to Indian immigrants. Since 2003, she has inspired students in the Boston public schools…
The Pandemic Revealed Several Truths About School Districts Hey there! Let’s dive into some lessons we learned from the pandemic, especially in the education world. I’m PJ Caposey, an educator with a lot of experience in school leadership. I’ve spent…
How Do We Collaborate When Tensions Are Running High? Effective teamwork is all about those lofty ideals—unity, collaboration, and empowerment. Every article out there talks about how important these traits are for getting things done. And honestly, we all want…
Pandemic Isolation Damaged School Culture. Here’s How Principals Can Reset Hey there, school leaders! If you’ve started getting back into the groove of in-person learning, you know it hasn’t been the smooth ride we all hoped for. Instead of a…