This is my fourteenth year in education overall, sixth year serving as a school board member, and second year teaching 5th grade. My school is a Title I school, and although the opportunity gap is large, our students and their families still have high expectations...
During the summer time, teachers actively reflect on their practice and answer Sheryl Sandberg’s question, “What would I do if I weren’t afraid?” In the case of many teachers across the country the answer has come in some new forms recerntly; for example, they are...
I'm sure you know all too well, the excitement that comes with the first day of school. All of our summer planning and prepartion can finally be put to good use. The first day sets the tone for the rest of the year, and it's important that we...
Just in time for back to school, Achieve the Core has released free, ready-to-use classroom and professional development resources. Educators across the country created What I Use in My Classroom, full of resources for lessons in ELA/Literacy, Math, Social Studies, and Science, along with resources for...