Ask a teacher how they feel about their school’s principal and watch their reaction. You may see their eyes well up with tears of gratitude. They may put a hand over their heart and whisper reverently, “My principal is amazing.” They may do one of those wobble motions with their hand, frown slightly, and say, … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:My teammate teacher doesn’t HAVE to work. Teaching is legit her hobby. She spends most, if not all, of the money she makes on her class. She buys all her students extravagant gifts and she even orders DoorDash/pizza almost weekly. Now I’m not saying she isn’t a great teacher. She does generally love her … Read more
We love dinosaurs, don’t we? Whether it’s visiting a museum to learn more about fossils or heading to the movie theater for a Jurassic-themed blockbuster, we can’t seem to get enough. But what do we really know about dinosaurs? We’ve put together this list of incredible dinosaur facts for kids to share with your students. … Read more
1. Toxic positivity … or else We all know positivity goes a long way. But toxic positivity—dismissing all negative emotions or critical feedback—can breed resentment and disconnection. Take it from this educator whose principal took toxic positivity to the next level: “I worked for a school district once where the superintendent would not allow us … Read more
Student teaching is such an exciting rite of passage. It’s also a perfect time to start building your teacher wardrobe, which definitely includes cool-for-school kicks. I remember when I was a student teacher, I couldn’t wait to start my carefully curated collection of cardigans, dressy pants (the kind you’re still able to sit crisscross applesauce … Read more
According to a recent Education Week survey77 percent of school leaders across the nation having a hard time hiring reported enough substitute teachers to provide adequate coverage for teacher absences. And while shortages vary by state, subject area, and even by schools within districts, one thing is certain: the value of substitute teachers cannot be … Read more
It takes a lot of work to become a teacher. In addition to training, studying, and student teaching, in many cases you also have to pass teacher certification exams. Every single US state requires exams of some sort, but each one is very different. Looking for study help for your certification exams? Check out 240 … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I just finished up my first year of teaching and am officially on summer break. I’ve noticed that any time my husband is reminded of the fact that I won’t be working for the next three months, it really gets under his skin. He’s never said anything actually rude or picked up any fights … Read more
8 Things Teachers Can Do To Improve Their Bedside Manner by TeachThought Staff Ed note: Though the word ‘parents’ is used, the premise of the article is really about how schools communicate with communities at large. Whether the communication is intended for a grandparent raising a child, a local organization that works with schools, or … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I just finished up my first year of teaching and am officially on summer break. I’ve noticed that any time my husband is reminded of the fact that I won’t be working for the next three months, it really gets under his skin. He’s never said anything actually rude or picked up any fights … Read more