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16 Teacher Hacks for Making Data Collection a Piece of Cake
Collecting data is not necessarily every teacher’s cup of tea, but in today’s teaching climate, it’s definitely a necessity. After all, good data can provide important information to teachers and students and go a long [...]
3 Tips for Effective Data-Driven Decision-Making
Data is all around us, and we’ve become experts in using it. From checking customer reviews before purchasing a product, to using a fitness band to monitor our health, we rely on data to make [...]
Ready, Set, Benchmarking!
Fall is in the air and classrooms are full of new students. While everyone in the room may be in the same grade, students have a diverse set of learning needs. Before diving into the [...]
Welcoming Students Back to School
Teachers and other educators play such an important role in students’ academic and social and emotional development. Much research shows that a strong and caring teacher/student relationship can greatly impact students’ success. Here are some [...]
10 Back-To-School Hacks
Getting back into a morning routine can be challenging after summer break. With a little planning ahead, you can avoid hectic and stressful mornings. These tips and tricks will help ensure you start each school [...]
Make Learning a Family Affair
A new school year doesn’t just mean new students. Parents and caregivers are part of the classroom community too. Family engagement is a critical component of students’ success in school. Building strong relationships with your [...]
7 Classroom Management Apps You Can’t Live Without
There are so many free and inexpensive technology tools out there to help you manage your classroom but who has the time to go searching for them? We’ve saved you a few precious minutes by [...]
10 Back-to-School Classroom Organization Must-Haves
Setting up your classroom so it’s warm, welcoming and conducive to learning is one of the most important activities you’ll do as you gear up for the school year. Here are 10 creative and inexpensive [...]
Diving Into Data to Improve Instruction
Data is everywhere. From state assessments to exit tickets, teachers have a constant flow of data coming in. Too little data is rarely the problem. As school leaders, how can we help teachers effectively use [...]
First Week Fun
The first week of school is critical. What happens in those first few days sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Get off on the right foot with fun, engaging activities that [...]
3 Games Your Students Will Love That Teach Social & Emotional Skills
Social and emotional learning is just as critical to students’ academic achievement and success in college and careers as mastering math, science and reading. Unlike teaching multiplication, teaching social and emotional skills takes a more [...]
5 Things to Always Have at Your Desk
You’re a pro at organizing your classroom with the latest and greatest school supplies. But there may be a few things you should always have handy that you may be overlooking. Check out these five [...]
6 Tips for Creating A+ Quizzes
Pop quiz! What’s a quick way to make sure students are keeping pace with what you’re teaching? Give a quiz! Quizzes provide short, straight-to-the-point checks for comprehension that help you adjust instruction so that everyone [...]
6 Things to Do Before You Close the Door on This School Year
Your students aren’t the only ones starting to get a case of summer fever. With standardized testing winding up, longer days, and warmer temps, the end of the school year is in sight. Follow these [...]
7 Ways to Recharge Your Passion for Teaching This Summer
Many of us have heard that final bell or are getting close to it. We find ourselves at the start of a summer ahead. A time to refresh, relax and renew our spirits. Just as [...]
7 Travel Discounts Just For Teachers
Be sure to dust off that teacher ID and pack it in your weekend bag this summer. Whether you are planning a summer vacation, piggy-backing a couple of fun days onto a conference or dreaming [...]