A blog for education professionals designed to help you think about effective practice and trends in education, as well as consider what teaching and learning might look like in the future.
With two parents who were teachers, I have been in classrooms my whole life. I had been teaching in classrooms across Asia and Europe for more than 10 years by the time I started to consider a professional license. I had a bachelor’s […] Read more: Why I Didn’t Want to Go to Moreland
Things we don’t typically hear teachers say: “I’m bored!” “I have so much free time during the workday!” “My to-do list is too short!” Teachers are tasked with instruction, lesson planning, grading, family […] Read more: 18 Time-Saving Tips for Teachers to Reduce Stress This Semester
Michigan, a Great Lakes state with coastline, wilderness, and iconic locations like Motor City and Mackinac Island, is a great place to live and work. Michigan has more than 3,500 public schools, including several […] Read more: Teacher Salaries in Michigan: What You Need to Know
When Molly La Pan was in kindergarten, she would come home from school every day and play — more school. She labeled all her books with sequential numbers and “Ms. Anderson” (her maiden name). Then she’d grab her little brother, […] Read more: From Playing School to Certified Teacher with an M.Ed.
New Jersey, the “Garden State,” is known for a little bit of everything — the shore, the cities of Newark and Camden, and rolling farmland in between. There are 2,506 schools […] Read more: Teacher Salaries in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
Becoming a teacher is one of the most fulfilling professional choices you can make, especially if you’re changing careers. It empowers you to make a lasting impact on young people […] Read more: The Hidden Costs of Becoming a Teacher (Beyond Tuition)
In 2017, just a few weeks into working as a teacher at an international kindergarten in China, Lawrence Edmonds found himself in an unusual meeting with three of his Chinese colleagues. “There was [another] man sitting over to the side and they […] Read more: Why TEACH-NOW was ‘an Asset’ in Lawrence Edmonds’ Global Teaching Journey
Colorado is known for its beautiful hiking trails and winter sports scene, attracting outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The state’s stunning mountain views are a big reason why Colorado is […] Read more: Teacher Salaries in Colorado: What You Need to Know
The middle of the school year can be a difficult time for teachers. The excitement of the new school year has faded, but the finish line is still pretty far away. For some of […] Read more: Student Engagement Slump? 10 Mid-Year Strategies That Actually Work