Teachers

As stakeholders decry the loss of Primary Promise, the School Board retreats into a closed session to evaluate Carvalho’s performance. — “Primary Promise, unanimously supported by every board member in 2020 when it started, is the most promising early literacy program in the nation. This is not only backed up by data, but with abundant anecdotal evidence from teachers, parents and students.” – Parents Supporting Teachers

I am not a professionally trained teacher, but at times I have the opportunity to teach because of my profession. This has got me thinking about those who taught me, from my early days of learning in elementary school to post-secondary institutions to any class I take now that isn’t…

Its Teachers! One of the oldest professions in human society, has evolved tremendously over time. From writing on cave walls to modern interactive whiteboards, teaching methods have kept pace with human technological advancements. In this rapidly evolving world, the question arises, “Will artificial intelligence (AI) ever replace teachers?” Despite advances…

Focus on the science of reading has researchers and practitioners considering the importance of writing instruction. What makes writing instruction effective? What do we know about the conditions and tools students need to become strong writers? Unlike reading, writing instruction is sometimes deprioritized. Foundational skills in reading and math are…

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Two students confessed to using ChatGPT on assignments. But maybe we’re missing the boat on the real problem here. — You couldn’t make this up if you tried. It was the day after graduation. Twenty college students had just walked across the stage in cap and gown to proudly receive their diplomas. The next morning, they got an ominous email from their professor. The email said he’d run the last…

“In fact, we might say that progress and practice are synonyms. You can’t have the former without the latter. And the latter is worthless without the former.” - Ryan Holiday What do we want for our children? Whether they are our students or part of our family, I think we…

Since I was a child, I have loved Eric Carle books, and now as a teacher I keep coming back to them for my students. I found this gem on a public library online server and loved it. As all his books, they are beautifully illustrated and simple to understand. The story is easy for children, but also educational. It tells of how a few different fish are cared for by the ‘father’ fish. What a lovely illustration on family and how fathers too are caregivers. It is a wonderful story to show children life cycles, family life, ocean life and can be used in many different projects in the classroom. If you are looking for an Eric Carle book to teach science and art that isn’t the ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’, this is a great option.

This journey in life presents so many crossroads. I don’t know how it started, but I can say it did. I never bought a Kindle, but I did get a hand-me-down iPad. You know, a “Gen 1” with the curved back screen. My folks gave it to me, and it…