Teaching is a noble profession! To enter the career, future educators move through either traditional or alternative licensing programs, which bring excitement about teaching students and an overwhelming feeling of responsibility for future students. Far too often, new teachers feel unprepared and state that they lack support to help them grow. These responsibility and constant […]
With it being April, the countdown to the end of the school year has begun and, in some classrooms, the number of remaining school days is on the board for all to see. Principals and school improvement teams are already in the planning phase for next year. Individually, many teachers are reflecting on the year
Teachers are one of the most important resources that we have in our society. They are the ones responsible for educating the next generation and preparing them for the challenges that they will face in the future. However, many teachers face a lot of challenges in their work, and often don’t receive the support that
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education that helps students develop skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision-making. Teachers play an important role in promoting SEL in their classrooms. Here are some simple yet effective SEL strategies that can be used to benefit students: INSIDE THE
Establish A Safe and Supportive Learning Environment The first step in integrating SEL is creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Students need to feel secure in the classroom before they can learn. Teachers can help create this environment by modeling positive behaviors, providing consistent and fair consequences for misbehavior, and encouraging students to share
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As educators, it is important to not only focus on academic achievement but also to help students develop good character. Character-building activities in the classroom can help to promote positive behaviors, attitudes, and values that will benefit students throughout their lives. Here are a few ideas that can help students look beyond themselves and see
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The demands of teaching can be overwhelming. Because teachers face stress and burnout, many teachers struggle with how to support students in mental health. School leaders must work to support and care for teacher mental health through intentional and regular professional development on the topic. One way to demonstrate care for teachers is to infuse
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a process of developing critical life skills, such as self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. It helps students manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and succeed academically. Here are several strategies that you can use to help students in their SEL journey found below! 1. Teach
The Stride Professional Development Center has launched a new course that helps teachers know, understand, and do the important work of providing scaffolds for students. The course will take about an hour to complete and will provide you learning content, real-world examples, and 5 takeaway resources that you can immediately use in your practice. Even
Teachers are some of the most influential people in the world. They help students learn about the life, about themselves, and their world. But good teachers don’t just teach. They focus on self-care and improve in their craft. So, if you want to be a great teacher, check out these activities that can improve your
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