Teachers
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The 7 Biggest Complaints Teachers Have About Testing – And How To Fix Them
“Stop the standardized testing mania,” said 29% of teachers on National Teacher Day in 2013. The lack of support for such a large part ... -
Why School Cops Won’t Fix School Shootings
With the number of deadly school shootings on the rise in recent years, school administrators and lawmakers are actively seeking solutions to the problem ... -
Where Do Biases Start? A Challenge To Educators
Recently there was a situation covered in USA Today that included the New York City ban on bias against black hair. All too frequently, ... -
Three Ways To Inspire Teachers
Teachers crave motivation and inspiration in their pursuit to teach the world’s future citizens how to function within society. That is not to say ... -
What Giving up on a Student Says About You
Not every student can be well-behaved or have perfect grades. Sometimes, kids can be frustrating and difficult to handle, which can cause adults to ... -
Why Teacher’s Aides Deserve Our Appreciation Every Single Day
A teacher’s aide is an essential part of the classroom that many people take for granted. In fact, many individuals don’t even know what ... -
Seven Things Assessment-Literate Educators Need to Do When Creating Quality Assessments
Not all assessments are created equal- some assessments even fail to accurately assess the content and skills they were supposedly designed for. It is ... -
When Our Teachers Learn, Our Students Learn: Creating a Culture of Coaching and Collaboration
In life when we want to improve, we seek the support of a coach. Whether that is in the sports arena, the health realm, ... -
Teacher Burnout or Demoralization? What’s the Difference and Why it Matters
A study led by Dr. Ingersoll of the University of Pennsylvania showed the staggering reality of the American education system; 15% of teachers leave ... -
Improving Teaching and Learning Through Student Feedback
One of the hallmarks of a great educator is one who utilizes feedback to the betterment of their teaching. The difficult part is getting ...
