American Federation of Teachers Local 2121
West Of Twin Peaks - San Francisco:
Why AFT members fight for the ‘freedom to teach’
Freedom to Teach—the AFT’s campaign to respect educators’ professional training and experience and allow them to teach as they see fit—comes to life among the applications AFT members submitted to the Freedom to Teach awards this week. Thirty-five members applied for the awards, and nine won $1,000 each in credit on DonorsChoose.org, a website that helps teachers purchase what they need to serve their students and their schools.
Should Schools Teach Kids to Meditate?
Meditation can help students be less stressed and more compassionate. But how many districts are ready to sign on?
How a mom used toothpaste to teach a lesson about the power of words
One mom added an unexpected item to the middle school preparation checklist: a tube of toothpaste.
How to teach students to struggle and fail — productively
The fifth in a series of essays by teachers on the value of allowing students to struggle in class.
Can robotics teach problem solving to students?
Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very structured style of lear…
How to Teach a Non-Conforming Child
How teachers and parents can identify and cultivate original thinking in children who may not fit into the conventional classroom
Want Your Kids to Have More Satisfying Careers? Teach Them These 3 Things
Help your child learn how to get on track to a fulfilling career with these tips.
How to Teach Children to Feel Empathy Toward Outgroup Members
Studies shows how to increase kids' empathy toward people from other groups.
Freedom to Learn Audio Samples
Delivering unparalleled professional development to schools and districts around the world.
How education helped me rewrite my life
There's no greater freedom than finding your purpose, says education advocate Ashweetha Shetty. Born to a poor family in rural India, Shetty didn't let the social norms of her community stifle her dreams and silence her voice. In this personal talk, she shares how she found self-worth through education -- and how she's working to empower other rural youth to explore their potential. "All of us are born into a reality that we blindly accept -- until something awakens us and a new…
What Subject Would You Teach If You Were A Teacher?
Teach the Teachers Well
When dealing with students’ emotional and behavior problems, like anxiety and bullying, common sense and good intentions are often not enough.
Children value success over kindness: How to Teach Children Compassion
5 Suggestions To Guide Children in becoming more caring and compassionate while still focusing on success in school 1. Children need ongoing opportunities to...
No picnic: what to do when your one freedom is not your idea of fun
Usually I would think, what’s the point of picnics?
15 Things Camp Teaches A Person
Summer camp teaches the kids how to cook
Looking for a fun summer camp that teaches the kids how to cook a tasty meal? Brian can help.
Why It’s Imperative to Teach Empathy to Boys
We need to cultivate empathy in all children, but gender stereotypes -- often reinforced in playrooms -- risk leaving boys, in particular, with a social deficit.
Why Empathy Is the Most Important Skill You Can Teach Your Kids
How to Teach Kids About Emotions
Empowering kids to develop effective responses to their own and others’ feelings
The Story of Teaching: How to Teach Anybody, Anything, Anywhere
A Short Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Caregivers
How to Teach Your Kids to Think for Themselves
The talk coming from the back seat of my car was starting to make me uncomfortable.
