Tag: teacher quality
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The Pro’s and Cons of Teacher-Designed Tests
Classroom assessments are a big responsibility on educators’ plates. There are plenty of possible formats out there: summative, formative, essay, multiple choice – the list goes ... -
How National Board Certification Helped Me Turn Around a Failing School
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Dr. Kiela Snider, who has served as an educator in California for over 23 years and has held ... -
9 Challenges Our Students Face in School Today Part VII: Suicide
One challenge our students face today in school that is not normally discussed is the problem of child and teen suicide. Although students may experience internal ... -
The Call to Teach: Multicultural Education
America’s “melting pot” status is one that most citizens are proud to claim. The fact that people here often refer to themselves as one ethnicity or ... -
4 Tips Cash-Strapped Districts Can Use to Pay Teachers What They Deserve
It’s no secret that teachers in the United States receive little recognition and a salary below their abilities, and that their training after hire consists of ... -
Guidance and Growing Pains: The High School Environment
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was high school. Teenage years carry with them all sorts of growing pains. ... -
How to Make Math Learning Fun — and Effective
Math has always been known as one of the less-glamorous subjects. Sure, there are people who love the rhythm and reason of mathematical concepts, but average ... -
The Master List of Interview Prep for Teachers
While the precise format for an interview may vary from site to site, no matter where you are, there are some general tips and tricks for ... -
Inclusion vs. Mainstreaming: What You Need to Know Before Putting Your Child in a Classroom Program
If your child has a learning disability, there are ways you can be involved and ensure your child continues to receive a proper education based on ... -
Educators: How to Understand Religious Freedom and Your School District’s Rights
The question of “religion and public schools” is one that still rages hot across the country. How to talk about religion (or whether to talk about ...
