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5 Reads for the Spring
Our list spans the genres — from a fluffy romance, to a spine-tingling thriller, to a few that focus on your personal growth. With spring break upon us, a great read can serve as a gentle reminder to reflect on
Leading Uncommon Greatness: His Mother’s Story
Want to transform your class from mediocrity to Super Bowl champion? Well, you don’t even need a Peyton Manning, if you have the man behind the Manning. Coach Tony Dungy has been one of the most inspiring characters in football,
9 Research Findings and How to Apply Them in Your Career
While the studies continue to assess the findings about education in the midst of a state of uncertainty, some initial studies offer concerning assessments but also much cause for hope. Students had a unique opportunity to look at education from
Dear Lydia
Students struggle with the second semester just as badly as us teachers do. Between the excessive tardiness, lack of engagement, and “senioritis” (that, let’s be clear, affects all students, not just the seniors), I feel like it is pulling teeth
A social platform to flip over
The moment a teacher finally reaches a student, a student hesitant to speak, but who finally reveals that they are engaged, and even learning, is a feeling like none other. It’s why you do what you do. It’s like magic.
Dear Lydia
I feel like the joy of teaching is regularly sucked out of me, especially during the second semester. What can I do to help myself stay positive and focused? Sincerely,Very Tired Dear Tired, I am not here to encourage toxic positivity
Getting the Most Out of Online Professional Development
The more conferences I attend virtually, the more I have realized that it isn’t just the host that has control over my experience. It turns out that there are a ton of factors within my control that directly impact how
Dear Lydia
Help … It’s starting to feel like March 2020 again. My school system just went back virtual learning temporarily. I could use some advice on how to deal with teaching virtually again! Sincerely, Zoomed Out Dear Zoomed Out, Here is
Get your Zoom on: 5 simple ways to get a Zoom class flowing.
It’s a good thing we practiced-up because it seems that e-learning is here to stay and growing in popularity. The one challenge that I hear most, though, when it comes to Zoom-based teaching, is getting the tone set at the
Dear Lydia
I’m just gonna say it: I’ve been pretending to know what SEL is, means, or looks like. For years, every time I heard the term, I broke out in a cold-sweat and felt like I’m a teacher imposter.No, but seriously.