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.
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.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Blooming with Achievements
May 2025’s educator-approved Empowered Activity of the Month is BLOOMING WITH ACHIEVEMENTS. Created by our staff, students reflect on al they have accomplished – and all they want to do.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2025
We’re recognizing teachers for their passion and the opportunity they have to nurture students – preparing them for success in life.
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION – Adaptive Learning
We’re recognizing teachers for their passion and the opportunity they have to nurture students – preparing them for success in life.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH My Favorite Mistake
April 2025’s teacher-validated Empowered Activity of the Month is MY FAVORITE MISTAKE. Created by our staff, students will experience the benefits of failure.