Articles to empower great teachers
Empowered believes in the power and opportunity of great teachers. For 30+ years we’ve collaborated with classroom professionals to provide inspiration, trust, respect, and resources to an Educator Community that has grown to include 60,000+ teachers.
While they practice their craft in every imaginable setting, they all share a passion for helping every student discover and develop their unique skills and passions while preparing them for success in not just the classroom but in life ahead.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Jim Masker
Our Jim Masker has earned an award for his efforts to embolden Montana teachers and to create opportunities for students in the Treasure State.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT – Using AI to Bring History to Life
Empowered Educator Dezirea Contreras uses AI to bring history to life for her students. The result is richer, deeper student engagement and impact.
AGILITIES – Student Opportunity Tools
The DeBruce Foundation (an Empowered partner) offers K-12 Teachers free access to their Agilities Framework – full of tools that help explore student opportunity paths.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Game Challenge
Game Challenge helps students explore “choice” and “voice” by creating a hands-on game that makes learning engaging and fun.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Vacant Lot Growth Mindset
September 2025’s educator-approved Empowered Activity of the Month is VACANT LOT GROWTH MINDSET. Students collaborate on ways to turn empty spaces into opportunities.
Amplifying Student Voice
Learn how Empowered Educator Terri Donegan-Sanchez amplifies student voice – giving learners greater freedom and responsibility in her classroom.
5 Great Early-Semester Activities
Taking time to build classroom culture and a community dynamic between students is key at the start of the semester. Here are some activities that help.
Explore Our Classroom Resources
Discover How Empowered and Our Partners Bring Life to Learning Announcing Empowered’s EduDash Adventure Looking for tools that save time, engage students, and actually work? Join us inside Empowered Hub
Empower – WHAT WE’RE READING NOW
In “Empower”, Spencer and Juliani spotlight the benefits of – and provide strategies for – giving students greater ownership in the classroom.
SEL in the Classroom
SEL (social-emotional learning) can create great value in the classroom but it can also be intimidating and feel overwhelming. Let’s simplify.
Creating Classroom Community
Creating Classroom Community is a vital part of back-to-school for teachers who want to maximize student impact for the entire school year.
TEACHER’S LOUNGE – Movement
Episode 3 of our “Teacher’s Lounge” series finds Mik Love chatting with an educator and our CEO about movement as a tool for learning.