For years, students in the United States either attended their local public school, a private school, or were homeschooled. These days, though, students and families often have more choices. One option that gets a lot of buzz these days is charter schools. Many parents and teachers want to know what charter schools are and how … Read more
What is it about the power of words? We sure seem to love them. Don’t believe me? Consider this: In January of 2022, almost 2 million people were signing in to play Wordle every day. Not only do we love playing with words ourselves, we also love watching others do the same. In fact, in … Read more
At least once a year, one of my freshmen would ask me why everything we read in ninth grade English was so depressing. A quick look at our curriculum revealed they did have a point. “Romeo and Juliet,” Of Mice and Men, short stories like “Lamb to the Slaughter” and “The Most Dangerous Game” all … Read more
Autumn is in the air and you can hardly look to the left or right without seeing an abundance of creative inspiration in the form of pumpkins, scarecrows, sunflowers, and foliage. Whether you prefer Halloween or Thanksgiving, they both provide plenty of inspiration for your next art project. Jack-o’-lanterns, witches, spiders, candy corn, and turkeys … Read more
by Terry Heick Schools, as we know them, are dying. Shopping, as we know it, is dying. While both are obvious, one loss seems to breed opportunity while the other makes us hold on for dear life. Why? First, some context. Nestled between the perceived ‘old way’ (learning in person) and ‘new way’ (learning through … Read more
@TeacherToolkit In 2010, Ross Morrison McGill founded @TeacherToolkit from a simple Twitter account through which he rapidly became the ‘most followed teacher on social media in the UK’. In 2015, he was nominated as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’ by The Sunday… Read more about @TeacherToolkit How effective are you at … Read more
When our little ones head off for school, they take their first steps in a lifelong journey of learning. Not only will they begin to build foundational skills that will pave the way for academic success, but they’ll also learn social-emotional skills like kindness, sharing, and self-regulation that will contribute to their overall success in … Read more
No need to rely on tricks to treat yourself and your students to spooky fun. In fact, it’s frightfully easy to find cute activities, games, and classroom decor for Halloween without breaking the bank! Although we love a good DIY project (and have a bunch of great Halloween ideas to try!), it’s also nice to … Read more
It can be hard to convince some kids that math is fun, but these magical math tricks ought to do the trick! Enhance their logical thinking skills with engaging conundrums and clever numerical maneuvers. It may all seem like hocus-pocus, but understanding the math behind it all makes it even more impressive! 1. “Pick a … Read more
One of the best ways to give our students chances to develop leadership skills is through service learning. Real-world projects are perfect for practicing real-world leadership skills, but we also know that getting our students out into the community to complete projects isn’t always possible. With that in mind, we’re sharing how one organization is … Read more