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3 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in Online Certification Programs

posted 11-22-2022
By Helen Hoffner and Jack Mills After teaching for a few years, Madeline Church enrolled in an online graduate program to earn a master’s degree ...

5 Awesome Apps to Get Kids Moving Indoors

posted 11-01-2022
By Melissa Bittner & Mariya Davis Physical activities give students a break from demanding cognitive tasks and serve to encourage creative ...

Building the Backbone of a Thematic Unit

posted 09-27-2022
By Brian Williams and Kristen Wawer Implementing a thematic unit is an effective way to integrate standards, content, and culture into instruction. ...

Help Students Develop a Growth Mindset: 7 Tips to Foster Academic Resilience

posted 09-20-2022
By Marla A. Sole According to Carol Dweck (2008), there are two types of mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is the ...

Be the Thermostat: How Teachers’ Actions Affect Classroom Management

posted 09-13-2022
By Samantha Smith Thermostats set the temperature, do they not? If you want your house to be cool, wouldn’t you set the thermostat to a ...

Coping With Stress as a Teacher

posted 09-06-2022
By John W. Krupp Although the teaching profession can change the world for the better, it often comes with a great deal of stress. Struggling ...

4 Tips to Help Prevent Bullying in the Classroom

posted 08-30-2022
By Shanda Salvant Theriot Do you remember how old you were when you received your first smartphone or personal electronic device to access ...

6 Father-Centered Strategies for Family Engagement

posted 08-23-2022
By Kyle Miller Family engagement is a topic that continues to gain attention in school districts, with a recognition that families are vital ...

6 Tips for Building Relationships and Communicating with Parents

posted 08-16-2022
By Julia Wilkins Whether or not you have taken a course in how to build relationships and communicate with parents, you might find yourself ...