Want to Take Learning Recovery Seriously? Support and Train Teachers Nardi Routten teaches 4th grade at Creekside Elementary School in New Bern, N.C. She’s been a member of the National Assessment Governing Board since 2018 and won the Milken Educator…
5 Reasons Educators Take On Too Much Ever wonder why educators always seem to be juggling ten different things at once? You’re not alone! There’s a lot of pressure on teachers and administrators to excel at everything they do. So,…
Should Students Be Allowed to Eat in Class? Here’s What Teachers Think! Let’s be real: students are always hungry. Some come from families that struggle to put food on the table, while others simply skip breakfast because they hit the…
Classroom Cell Phone Use Is Fraught. It Doesn’t Have to Be Pre-pandemic, student cellphone use wasn’t a significant issue in my classes. I’d typically see only a few students use their phones for non-academic purposes. If someone checked their phone…
Some Schools Will Get Money From Opioid Settlements—But It Won’t Be Easy The Slow Road to Opioid Settlement Funds Some school districts are gearing up to receive cash from recent settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. But let’s be real—it’s…
Why One Principal Is Asking Her Staff to Do Less Embracing the Chaos This school year promises to be a rollercoaster ride of election buzz, debates over Roe v. Wade, gender identity discussions, school prayer controversies, and who knows what…
What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack? Alright, let’s break it down. Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been this hot topic that’s got everyone talking, especially since it started popping up in classrooms across the U.S.…
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…
Pursue School Improvement Through Persuasion, Not Vilification Hey there, fellow education enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of school improvement, but with a twist. Instead of focusing on vilification and finger-pointing, let’s talk about how we can spark real…
How A Texas Teen Turned Bias and Body-Shaming into Advocacy and Action Meet Olivia Julianna: A Teen Activist Olivia Julianna—yeah, that’s all she goes by—has been rocking the activist scene for years. She champions voting rights and reproductive health care,…