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May 11, 2017 New Learning Standards Working; Now We Must Improve Them

The Journal News John Ravitz and Anne Rose Santoro, educators and members of the High Achievement New York Coalition wrote in The Journal News this week, “It’s essential that New York does not turn the clock back on high standards that help all students have an equal shot...

May 5, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: Doing More than Expected

Teachers impact the lives of students everyday. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked some of our Teacher Champions to take a moment to reflect on their unique experiences in the classroom and share their thoughts. Here's what Delaware first and second grade special education teacher...

May 4, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: Invaluable Advice

Teachers impact the lives of students everyday. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked some of our Teacher Champions to take a moment to reflect on their unique experiences in the classroom and share their thoughts. Here's what Kentucky eighth grade English language arts teacher Sarah...

May 3, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: What is your superpower?

Teachers impact the lives of students everyday. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked some of our Teacher Champions to take a moment to reflect on their unique experiences in the classroom and share their thoughts. Here's what Arizona high school science teacher Tara Dale shared: If...

May 2, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: Making A Difference

Teachers impact the lives of students everyday. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked some of our Teacher Champions to take a moment to reflect on their unique experiences in the classroom and share their thoughts. Here's what Michigan special education teacher Heather Gauck shared: If you...

May 1, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: Your Inspiration

Teachers impact the lives of students everyday. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked a few of our Teacher Champions to take a moment to reflect on their unique experiences in the classroom and share their thoughts by answering some questions. Here's what Ohio first-grade...

April 20, 2017 Policymakers Need to Hear What Teachers Have to Say

Typhoid fever, cholera, and dysentery – if you didn’t heed the warnings of those around you on the Oregon Trail, you were bound to get one of these deadly diseases. I still remember the first time I played the computer game more than 20 years...