Empowered Teacher Magazine, Issue 3
We created Empowered Teacher Magazine to celebrate educators and their profession. Check it out.
We created Empowered Teacher Magazine to celebrate educators and their profession. Check it out.
A public school music teacher, musician, and mother of two explains how to create musical experiences in any classroom.
Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.
Grading is one of the most controversial topics in any school staff meeting. I believe that no student should ever get a 0.
No, really. The token economy is making a comeback and it’s no wonder why. Learn how you can try it in your classroom as soon as tomorrow!
It was the early days of remote learning. I was staring at a screen full of avatars, as not a single 12th grade student had their camera on. I was talking into the void, unsure if anyone was listening or learning. I missed their faces. I missed their jokes. I missed their interruptions, comments, questions and most of all, I missed the connection. On the screen, I couldn’t see the ah-ha faces or the looks of confusion. I couldn’t tell if they were drifting or most importantly, if they were okay. But then, I asked some big questions, and the magic was back.
Learn how small changes can help make a big impact in our review of James Clear’s revolutionary book “Atomic Habits”.
After more than a year of at least partially virtual instruction for many, some teachers are reverting to low-tech tools upon their return to full in-person instruction. Here are a few EdTech tools that are worth keeping around, even after virtual learning. Bonus: The basic option on each is free for teachers to try.
Using our playlist-maker activity, we’ve made two lists of 11 songs to keep your classroom energized, engaged, and hard at work on their path to individual self-discovery. Here’s how they break down.
A collective struggle among troubled students reveals the immense power in teachers’ hands.