Dear Education,

Every year, regardless of whatever kind of summer has been had, you begin anew: calling to attention the leagues of students in your care, and for what? So a year can be wasted pondering over coursework — that may well turn out brilliant and be a more accurate measure of an individual’s intellect …

I know you’re writing from experience, and I know there have been many kids failed by the school system over the years, but as an educator, this is still tough to read. All I know for sure is, we’ve learned a lot over the years about how kids learn, and most of us are doing our best to apply that knowledge. I, personally, know so many innovative…

An Ode To Battle

Solemn children come to face

Endless hours of a world gone cold

Every morning the same wretched place

Mention battle and watch gray eyes turn gold

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5 Absolutely Essentials for a Teacher

Reading Time: 2 minutes

This poster caught my attention and set me thinking about why and how we teachers need to constantly upgrade ourselves.

Aligning Vision and Schedules: Tackling Obstacles to Modern Learning

“Wait! Hold on! I just need a few more minutes! I want to get this just right…” a Middle School student working on a video project when the bell rings