First Year Teachers
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The First Year Teaching: Taking your first year evaluation seriously
By Matthew Lynch As a new teacher, be aware that there are evaluations by school principals or other administrators that you must endure. Such ... -
Educators: 15 ways to prioritize your health this school year
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
The First Year Teaching: Why you need a teacher mentor
By Matthew Lynch Finding your way as a first-year teacher can feel overwhelming and even isolating at times. There is so much responsibility that ... -
New Teacher Tip: Time Management – Organizing your Cabinet
There is so much paperwork that a teacher needs to do within a few weeks of starting a new school year. In fact, your ... -
The First Year Teaching: Getting off to a good start
By Matthew Lynch Establishing a well managed classroom should be a top priority for all new teachers. Beginning a career in teaching is greatly ... -
The First Year Teaching: The self-discipline approach to classroom management
By Matthew Lynch As your journey as a teacher starts to finally take shape, you will find that there is no single method to ... -
15 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Teacher Evaluations
Across the United States, teacher education programs do the hard work of training tomorrow’s educators for the classroom. But with only so many hours ... -
For Pre-Service Teachers: What You Need to Know About the Praxis Exam
While on the pathway to becoming a teacher, “Praxis” is a word you’ll hear a lot. But what is it? Is it a certification? ... -
Finding Support in Your First Year of Teaching
In any profession you’ll find professional groups and networks to support and encourage new professionals, as well as groups of experienced professionals seeking to ... -
6 Reasons to Respect Teaching as a Profession
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a profession is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Ballantine and Spade ...