3 things I wish I knew my first year of teaching
Each year, more than 3.7 million teachers step into the classroom. For most, the first day of school marks an annual return. But for thousands of teachers, this…
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10 tips for new teachers
There are many questions that new teachers ask before walking into their classrooms, and tips for new teachers can be invaluable come the first day of school. In…
3 ways to find time for personalized learning
When schools think about incorporating personalized learning, it may seem intuitive to consider resources like specific technologies or professional development plans. But there’s another critical resource that too…
10 reasons school librarians are more important than ever
Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians.Also known as library media specialists, school librarians play a unique role in…
4 strategies for boosting creativity in education
Creativity in education is more important than ever in the innovation age, where it’s not so much what we know but how we use what we know.At San…
‘Personalized success plans’ are the next big thing
Personalized success plans, maps of in-school and out-of-school efforts that will help all students achieve, are emerging as a viable way to address all of a student's needs--even…
4 ways to improve digital equity in your classroom
As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about digital equity. For me,…
6 ways to connect with ELL parents
There’s no secret formula for parent engagement. And when English isn’t their first language, the obstacles seem more daunting. Connecting with ELL parents can help educators better support…
Why I use student-driven ideas in my curriculum
You might think that teaching a high school programming course in which students are asked to code simple games and interactive websites would be motivating and exciting, but…
Creating a mindful classroom with 6 helpful apps
Mindfulness, meaning mental presence and reflection, is a popular practice across the U.S., incorporating tools to help people think clearly and critically, calm their minds, and be more…