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.
Summer can be an ideal time for professional growth. It can also be a time when teachers step back, recharge, and recover from the demands of the school year. For […] Read more: 5 Ways to Encourage Teachers to Use Summer for Growth
Elementary school teachers set the foundation for the rest of a child’s academic career. They’re a child’s first impression of school. They teach students how to read and write and […] Read more: How to Become an Elementary School Teacher in Pennsylvania
By the time the last week of school rolls around, you’re probably feeling two things: completely exhausted, and completely ready to walk out the door. You need a break, and […] Read more: Before You Leave for Summer: 7 Things Teachers Should Do Now
“This is the eighth country that I’ve lived and taught in.” For Tiffany Proctor, education was never supposed to be the plan. “I tried to actually avoid it for a […] Read more: From Georgia to Global Leadership: How Tiffany Proctor Built a Career Across Eight Countries
Every educator knows the feeling of lifting a heavy tote bag filled with weekend grading or staring down an overflowing inbox of completed assignments on a Saturday night. Spending evenings […] Read more: Best Grading Strategies for Teachers (That Actually Save Time)
Teacher resignations tend to spike during the summer months. And while turnover rates have stabilized somewhat since pandemic-era highs, the pressure on school leaders remains significant. According to RAND’s 2025 […] Read more: Why Teachers Leave Over the Summer (and How to Help Them Stay)
Finally, we’ve made it to summer break. No more papers to grade or tests or quizzes to create. No more lesson planning. Just the sweet relief of hearing that final […] Read more: What Worked This Year? A Quick Reflection Guide for Teachers
International schools provide a great option for expats or those who want to teach in Japan. They’re an alternative to the public school system and, for teachers in particular, they […] Read more: Teaching in International Schools in Japan
Switching careers is a major life decision. There are plenty of reasons that making the leap into teaching can feel intimidating, but it also offers the opportunity to make a […] Read more: The “Pure Joy of Creation” in William Lee’s Teaching Journey