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Academics During the Holidays: Keeping Your Focus
The holidays are quickly approaching, and keeping a focus on academics during the holidays can be tough. I’ve been through that and want to share some strategies for you, but, first, let’s set the stage. In
Teaching with Minecraft Education
Game-based learning, often abbreviated as GBL, is an instructional technique in which students learn through – you guessed it – playing a game! In general, GBL positively affects learning across grade levels and subject areas. This
Sticky Learning: Strategies for Efficiency
If you’ve stumbled upon this blog post, I can assume you love learning as much as I do; and you want that learning to be sticky! Let me share a few strategies I’ve learned as an
Bullying Prevention for Schools – 3 Key Considerations
Bullying remains a significant issue in schools, impacting students’ emotional well-being and academic performance. With October being National Bullying Prevention Month, we want to focus our attention and some resources to help you work with students
A Response Guide for Suicide Awareness Month
In the previous blog, I reminded you that September is National Suicide Awareness Month and offered several ways that a teacher can make a significant impact by knowing what types of clues students may exhibit. We
A Teacher’s Guide for Suicide Awareness Month
September is Suicide Awareness Month, a time when we focus on understanding the signs of suicide risk and how to support those who may be struggling. Statistics are showing suicide rates are back on the rise.
Strategies to Combat the High Attrition Rate Among First-Year Teachers
The teaching profession can be a rewarding endeavor, yet it remains one of the most challenging career paths, particularly for first-year educators. Despite the opportunity to inspire young minds, teaching comes with demands that can overwhelm
Welcoming New Teachers: A Leader’s Perspective
Welcoming new teachers to a school is a crucial step in ensuring their success and satisfaction. Whether they are fresh out of college or joining your team from another school or district, the transition can be
Welcome to a New School: A Teacher’s Perspective
In my time as a teacher, I transitioned between four very different schools, always bringing with it those “new teacher feelings.” Each move brought with it worry and anxiousness as I would, once again, try to
3 Ways To Bring Teacher PD Into The 21st Century
PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 5, 2022 ON ESCHOOL NEWS
Author: Darren Reed – Senior VP | SPDC
Rather than having to wait for the next teacher workday to address what they’re facing in the classroom this week, teachers should have real-time access to diverse topics in the form of on-demand, personalized teacher PD content with a focus on preparation and planning, data-driven practices, instructional environment, and building relationships..