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10 Signs You're a Superhero Teacher
You know what a superhero teacher is–they'll do anything and everything for their students; which is why we fell in love with these amazing teachers.
7 things I wish people understood about being a teacher
Summer vacation isn't really a break, the superhero teacher is a myth, and more.
Listening to Teachers: How School Districts Can Adopt Meaningful Change
Training administrators on what to look for and how to support teachers is critical to a strong project-based learning program.
No time for PD? 5 ways to embed it into your day
Teachers and administrators alike consistently rue the lack of time they have for the professional development they need to use digital age learning tools to their full potential. Make the most of the time you have by fitting a little PD in every day.
Should Teachers and Administrators Be Friends?
Relationships in education are key to success for everyone involved, but is it OK for teachers and administrators to be friends?
Our view: Administrators should make more than teachers
"Throwing money at a problem doesn't always resolve it," is a commonly held axiom that, in most cases, proves to be true.
How to Give Teachers the Feedback They Need
How can administrators give effective feedback to teachers?
10 tips for administrators to help new teachers avoid burnout
I remember what it was like to be a new teacher. Not knowing what to focus on, not being sure how to balance being formal and friendly, wondering if you’d ever get through the curriculum, mas…
Teachers to Administrators: What We Wish You Knew About Reading Instruction
Reading instruction is a hot topic right now. There's lots of buzz about how to get K-12 teachers to embrace methods that are solidly grounded in research. There's another layer of debate about how to get teacher-preparation programs to teach evidence-based reading instruction to aspiring teachers. And a new wave of state laws have passed that are designed to hold schools' feet to the fire on…
When Administrators Keep Teaching
Teaching keeps school leaders connected to students and other teachers and lets them feel the effects of their own decisions.
Dear Administrator: Flip Your Meeting?
We know active-learning strategies work for students. Why not try them on the faculty?
What I Learned as a New Administrator
An administrator reflects with gratitude on being able to see the work teachers and support staff do in a new light.
Exception or Extinction as an Administrator: It Is Yours to Choose
If you are like many educators, you may really enjoy teaching. But at some point, you may want to move up the ladder to work in administration. Having classroom experience can give you a tremendous u…
Evaluation Essentials: How do districts measure up?
Districts' policies should enable teachers and administrators to fully capitalize on the benefits provided by strong evaluation practices.
How a District Prioritizes Administrator PD
Using low-resource practices like instructional rounds and biweekly strategic meetings can boost professional development for administrators.
Black Principals: How Schools Can Hire and Support Them
People of color have long been underrepresented in the teacher ranks. The disparity is even greater among administrators.
Kids need summer school more than ever, but N.J. educators worry about burnout
With parents concerned, students exhausted and teachers exasperated, administrators will spend the rest of spring devising summer programs.
What Exactly Is Gifted Education? A New Guide Attempts to Explain
A new resource offers some basic information on how to teach and connect with academically talented students for teachers and administrators who are new to the field.
Peer Observation and the Novice Teacher: What You See Is What You Get
All too often, well-meaning administrators suggest new teachers watch more experienced teachers to see mastery in action. But new teachers, with their lack of experience and pedagogical understanding, are not always able to identify nuances of effective teaching and then successfully implement new strategies. On a solo safari, what new teachers see is literally what they get.
How Administrators Can Obtain EdTech Funding
How do schools seek funding to keep their digital classrooms up to par when the outlay can be so intimidating?
