The list of what we’re not supposed to say as parents seems to be getting longer: first we were told we couldn’t say “good job,” then “be careful” became a no-no. (For the record, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with “good job” or “be careful,” except that these phrases may not be specific enough … Read more
Our guest author is Massachusetts State Senator Becca Rausch. Earlier this year, I walked into one of the elementary schools in my district to visit the fifth graders—all 300 of them. (For those who don’t regularly work with youth, that’s a lot of fifth graders.) Visiting schools and interacting with students is one of my … Read more
by Teaching staff AI-powered climate modeling Researchers use advanced artificial intelligence models to predict climate changes more accurately. This project integrates machine learning with global climate data to simulate potential outcomes. The objective is to identify key mitigation strategies for climate adaptation. By improving accuracy, policymakers can make better-informed decisions to combat climate change. CRISPR … Read more
Dear We Are Teachers, This year I got a job at a new school that I really like, apart from one thing: my principal keeps commenting that I left at the time of my contract! If I pass him on the way out, he’ll say, “You’re in a hurry!” or “Somewhere do you have to … Read more
by Terry Heick I was talking (tweeting) with Mark Barnes tonight and he mentioned the idea of challenging existing ways and practices. And then someone tweeted the image above, a quote attributed to Rear Admiral Grace Hopperaccording to image source globalnerdy.com–and I was happy and favorited, saved and blogged. “We’ve always done it this way” … Read more
From Small But Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable, Safer Teaching (pp. 78-80), by M. Plotinsky, 2024, ASCD. Copyright 2024 by ASCD. Reprinted with permission. In recent years, formative approaches have gained significant momentum as the preferred method of assessment, thanks in large part to the ideology behind the practice. Not long … Read more
When I was 10, my mom and dad dropped me off at our local YMCA skate park, hoping I would make friends. More than a decade later, I’m still skating. But more importantly, I can confidently say that at the YMCA skatepark I transformed into the woman, scholar, and advocate I am today. Sociologist Ray … Read more
Boo! Spooky season is here. If you’re in the mood to practice some seasonal vocabulary, why not try one of these free Halloween crossword puzzles? This pack includes three free crossword puzzles, ranging from easy to medium to hard. Simply fill out the form on this page to claim your pack. Here’s what’s included in … Read more
This post was originally published by Parenting Translator. Subscribe to the newsletter and follow Parenting Translator on Instagram. Most days, being a parent can feel like the most thankless job in the world. You work tirelessly and put your heart and soul into giving your children everything, but it’s rare that you get a “thank … Read more
As Maryland state leaders join their peers across the country in pushing for policy reforms grounded in the science of reading, we ask: By focusing primarily on instruction, are we addressing the full range of challenges that impact reading literacy? While improving reading instruction with evidence-based practices is critical, one important question remains unexplored: the … Read more
