Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI
As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…
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Redesigning the educational model after COVID
With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.
Friday 5: Teacher stress
Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.
How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage
There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…
An Innovative Science of Reading Solution Propels Student Success
Student reading scores, skills, and behavior improved significantly when a school district replaced balanced literacy with a powerful multisensory science ... Read more
5 Teacher Collaboration Strategies for Singletons and Small Schools
Small schools and singletons face the unique challenge of building collaborative teams. The white paper 5 Methods for Structuring PLCs ... Read more
How One Bay Area District Is Addressing the Teacher Shortage through Affordable Housing
Lack of affordable housing makes it difficult for high-rent areas of the country to attract and retain educators and staff. ... Read more
What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?
Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning.
Friday 5: Teacher professional development
Teacher professional development is undergoing a facelift of sorts, moving from static and uninteresting lectures to dynamic video coaching, mentorship programs, and approaches that engage teachers.
This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love
Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the…
Join Sam and Quinn in Harnessing AI for Teacher Wellbeing and Student Readiness with MindSpark Learning
Embark on a journey with educators Sam and Quinn as they unlock the power of AI in education. Discover how ... Read more
Growth from Within: A Thriving Teacher Residency Model in Rural California
One California district is combating growing teacher recruitment and retention challenges through a unique pipeline and credentialing program that encourages ... Read more
Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant
Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.
As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum
Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Indiana is requiring new teacher training.
An alarming number of educators are jumping ship
While finding their work meaningful, a majority of education professionals experience burnout above the national average. In fact, more than 20 percent plan to switch to a related…
The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024
As a career and technical education (CTE) teacher, you know the importance of preparing students for the workforce — no matter which CTE career cluster or pathway they follow.
VHS Learning Students Continue to Excel Academically with 91% Pass Rate
Boston – Although reports reveal that U.S. students’ general academic performance still trails behind pre-pandemic rates, students taking VHS Learning’s high-quality, teacher-led online ... Read more
Recruiting the 21st Century Teacher
How to evolve your district’s recruiting efforts to recruit, hire, and retain quality educators in the 21st century.
Tracking Teacher Absence & PD Trends
How Consolidated High School District 230 is using data to drive refinement in how they support their staff.
3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for…
How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math
When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to…
Tackling Teacher Turnover: Proven Strategies for Increasing Retention
Ready to retain more of your teaching talent? Get the latest white paper from engage2learn, a must-read for school and ... Read more
Promoting music education beyond the classroom
At its core, music is about self-expression and creativity. Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their…
5 critical ingredients in a school safety plan
Teacher training programs often introduce aspiring educators to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, an eight-decade-old principle that reminds teachers that learning is significantly more difficult when other needs are…
I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?
This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…
Helping students navigate college majors
Deciding on a college major is a tricky decision for even the most dedicated of students. Before enrolling, students have to consider their own skills, their career prospects,…
Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’
“Fueled by teacher shortages,” we’re told in a recent article in The74, “Zoom-in-a-Room” is making a comeback. If this is the case, although it’s better than the alternative—no teacher…
Evidence-Based Phonemic Awareness Program for Young Learners Unveiled by 95 Percent Group
Lincolnshire, IL– 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, unveiled 95 Phonemic Awareness Suite™, a comprehensive ... Read more
5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention
Teaching has always been a stressful profession, but since the pandemic it has become even more so. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related…
Can team teaching break the constraints of conventional schooling?
Teacher burnout is a real and growing challenge for US K–12 schools. Last year, school district leaders reported a 4 percent increase in teacher turnover according to a…
Investing in mentorship can help the teacher retention crisis
Mentorship is an essential aspect of professional growth and development for early childhood educators, but for many training programs, mentorship components are either not well supported or are…
5 Ways Remote Learning Strategies Work for Districts
In the wake of the pandemic, families have increasingly turned to remote learning, prompting Stride Learning Solutions to become a ... Read more
For educators, a brighter outlook on confidence and classroom AI
Teachers have expressed "cautious optimism" around the use of generative AI in K-12 classrooms, and many more plan to integrate AI tools into their instruction this school year.
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…
Education majors share why they want to become teachers
Like school systems across the country, Indianapolis districts have struggled to fill their teaching vacancies, especially after the pandemic. Many experienced teachers are leaving the profession, citing inadequate pay or…
Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds of Course Options
Boston – U.S. Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to ... Read more
Creativity in the classroom reduces burnout and improves well-being
Teacher burnout is, unfortunately, not a new phenomenon. Even 15 years ago, when I was teaching middle and high school, it was always a question of when (not…
4 ways to implement mental performance coaching in schools
Picture this: empowered educators equipped with the insights and strategies of mental performance coaching in schools. They possess the transformative ability--well-established in athletics but yet to be fully…
3 strategies to optimize virtual learning in special education
As the demand for special education teachers outpaces supply, school districts are seeking innovative solutions to bridge the gap and provide high-quality education to students with special needs.…
The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis
Howard McLean is worried. The superintendent of a rural school district 50 miles outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, McLean is not sure how he is going to be…