Call to Action: How Do We Help New Teachers?
What problem do new teachers face? “Nearly half of all beginning teachers will leave their classrooms within five years, only to be replaced by another fresh-faced educator,” Owen [...]
Discounts, Deals, and Bargains for Teacher Appreciation Week
We all know the end of the school year can get a little crazy with a great deal of activity. The last few weeks are full of testing, recitals, final projects, and so much more. Let’s not [...]
End the School Year with Strong Student Engagement
Once the end of the school year rolls around, it can feel like everyone is dragging their feet. Students and teachers can see the light at the end of tunnel and are ready for summer vacation. [...]
Fill the Need: Become a Hero By Becoming a Teacher
The need for more teachers is a reality school leaders have every year. All over the United States, school leaders are continuously looking to fill teaching positions. Filling these positions has [...]
Letter to Parents: Things You Can Do At Home To Make Your Child A Stronger Student
As a parent, you are always trying to help your child in any way possible. You want what’s best for them and you will do whatever it takes to make sure that’s possible. As your child [...]
Why You Should Use “Rounding” to Build Parent Teacher Relationships
What is “rounding”? Rounding is a tactic used in hospitals, and it is one of their most successful practices. Think back to being in a hospital and having the doctor or nurse come [...]
Earn Parent Support To Help Meet Student Needs
Communication is key when working with students and their parents. Parents know that their child’s education lies in your hands. Teachers must help to remove the anxiety from parents and a [...]
Close Out the School Year With A Student-Led Conference
Why would we ever let students lead a conference? After a long year full of hard work, students and teachers want to showcase what they have been doing all year. Teachers and schools always [...]
Life in the Classroom: A Teacher Gives Advice On Preparing to Teach
While working in classrooms in the United States and overseas, Spencer Hays discovered his true passion: teaching. Hays has taught several subjects to a range of age groups at different schools. [...]
3 Tips for Parents Who Want to Be More Involved In Their Child’s Education
Improving student learning is the number one goal for teachers and school leaders. Parents play a major role in achieving this goal. It is vital for parents to be partners in their child’s [...]