Tips for Encouraging English Learners to Practice Speaking Learning a new language? Yeah, it can be tough! I totally get it. After helping countless English learners, I’ve figured out a secret: create a chill space where they feel comfortable practicing…
3 Ways to Make Learning Relevant to Students We’ve all heard it before: “Why do we need to learn this?” That question feels like the battle cry of students everywhere. Honestly, it gets to the heart of a big issue.…
How Schools Can Support Arab and Muslim Students Hey, did you know that Arab Americans make up about **3.5 million** of the U.S. population? That’s a significant number, especially considering how diverse American communities are. Plus, Muslims are one of…
Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Student Loan Relief: What Teachers Need to Know The Big Showdown in the Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court is diving deep into President Joe Biden’s $400 billion student loan relief plan. Everyone has…
Chicago’s Next Mayor Will Be a Former Educator A New Era for Chicago Hey there, Chicago! Are you ready for some excitement? The mayoral race just got a whole lot more interesting! With Mayor Lori Lightfoot stepping down after failing…
A Transgender Student’s Journey: Finding Acceptance and Belonging in School Moving for a Welcoming School Environment Dandelion Hunt-Smith packed up their bags and waved goodbye to Columbus, Georgia. They headed to San Francisco, ready to start a new chapter. Dandelion…
This Teacher Shares Trauma-Informed Strategies on TikTok. Here Are Her Top Insights Building Strong Connections When it comes to teaching, one thing really stands out: the power of positive relationships. Arensberg, an inspiring teacher on TikTok, puts her heart into…
A Conservative Teacher’s Take on ‘What Is Wrong With Our Schools’ Meet Daniel Buck, a dedicated middle school English teacher from Wisconsin. Buck recently shared his insights in his debut book, What Is Wrong With Our Schools: The Ideology Impoverishing…
What the Last Two Decades Have Taught Us About School Reform At the end of last year, my colleague Ilana Ovental and I took a deep dive into education media coverage during the pandemic. Our analysis looked at whether and…
Educators Need to Get With the AI Program: ChatGPT, More Specifically Hey fellow educators! If you haven’t noticed, AI tools like ChatGPT are shaking things up in our classrooms. Over the past few months, tons of articles have popped up,…