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By William Reed Many teachers are finding it hard to get excited about teaching these days. There are many reasons for this, but you can bring that excitement back for you and your students!    Here are a few questions for you to consider: Why did you become a teacher?  What is it about your subject that gets you excited?  What have you done lately to spark that joy and excitement (again)?  How long can you continue doing what you are doing without seeing the joy and success?

As one school year comes to an end, another is soon to begin! First things first, filling vacancies with the hope that the upcoming...

An invaluable lesson that helps students perform their best is teaching students appropriate self-advocacy.  Students who have 504 plans and I.E.P.s need to learn how to appropriately advocate for the accommodation(s) afforded to them in their plan. Regular education students also need to be taught and shown how to appropriately ask for help and assistance as needed. When students learn how to appropriately ask for assistance, they are not only set up for success in the class

As we end this school year, I am witnessing and experiencing the complexity of feelings among school staff. This school year that started...

Part One: Creating the Conditions, Effective Communication, and Aptitude Awareness   Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are considered imperative to being a successful employee and team member. In an effort to ensure these skills are integrated into academic settings, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has arranged these competencies into four categories : mindsets, work ethic, learning strategies, and social em

The ability to read, write, understand, and use language properly to edit and correct passages are the important aspects of the Writing and Language Test in the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT Assessment. The Writing and Language Test is one of two parts of the SAT Assessment’s Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section. The other part is the Reading Test.     When students take the Writing and Language Test, they will read passages and become editors

The ability to read for understanding, information, comprehension, and context are the important aspects of the Reading Test in the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT Assessment. The SAT Assessment’s Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section is divided into two tests. The Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test .   When students take the Reading Test, they will read passages and interpret informational graphics. Prior knowledge will NEVER be teste

Once in a great while, I hear someone say, “I Love Math!” or “I enjoyed my math classes,” and it gives me a warm, comforting feeling...

Last December I wrote about prioritizing our adult mental wellness during times of stress and uncertainty. I was hopeful at the time that...

Stress is a part of life and it can even be helpful! We perform better under some level of stress, it can motivate us to reach our goals...

My guess is if I ask teachers who have taught for more than one year, they can name a student they know who will come to class without any materials like a pen, pencil, paper, or book. Teachers can name a student they know who will ask to go to their locker or use the restroom during class. I’m also willing to bet teachers can name a student who will stay silent when they are asked to answer any questions in class. Knowing teachers can name students who do these actions, I as

On December 31st, 2019, I was full of energy, excitement, and anticipation. We were heading into a new decade! I had multiple activities...

More than just sharing knowledge, teaching is also about the ability to inspire. Teachers can impact the lives of students. They can mold...

There are teachers, and there are good teachers. Notice the difference between the two phrases – the word “good.” It’s the job of a...

Starting a new school year can be nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. When looking at how to start the new school year on a...

Teachers can be very busy with giving lessons, preparing lessons, extramural activities, families, and dealing with day-to-day living to...

If you want to know how teachers can achieve a work-life balance, there are a number of ways to consider. In this blog, we look at a few...

Let’s say one of your students is intimidating you or even scaring you. You feel threatened, bullied, and teaching became a real...

We often hear the words, “just think positive”. But what does that mean and what is it meant to accomplish? Is positivity based just on...

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder that is characterized by developmentally inappropriate hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsivity. It is believed that children with ADHD have an impairment in the brain’s executive functions which affect the way they learn, store, and retrieve information. ADHD is suspected when a child’s behavior in class is problematic. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of ADHD.     Symptoms of AD