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Get started filling out your applications for education grants for teachers to help fund everything from the arts to playground equipment. Grants For Teachers, Education Grants, Classroom Education, First Year Teachers, New Teachers, Teacher Help, Literacy Programs, Academic Programs, After School Program
43 Best Education Grants for Teachers and Schools
Get started filling out your applications for education grants for teachers to help fund everything from the arts to playground equipment.
This week, we cover what to do when your coworker is a bully, when your principal is a distraction, and your curriculum is impossible. Teacher Memes, Teacher Resources, Ap Literature, Literature Teacher, We Are Teachers, No Homework Policy, Student Volunteer
Help! My Coworker Bullies Me in Our Team Meetings
This week, we cover what to do when your coworker is a bully, when your principal is a distraction, and your curriculum is impossible.
Most states provide some sort of teacher tenure, or job protection. Here's what you need to know about tenure, due process, and more. Student Teacher, School Teacher, Student Teaching Resources, Federal Constitution, American Federation Of Teachers
What Is Teacher Tenure?
Most states provide some sort of teacher tenure, or job protection. Here's what you need to know about tenure, due process, and more.
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover a coworker who tattles, a child with dragon breath, and a principal with tunnel-vision. Teacher Career, Math Teacher, Classroom Solutions, Call My Sister, Dragon Breath
Help! I Have a Coworker Who Constantly Tattles to Our Principal
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover a coworker who tattles, a child with dragon breath, and a principal with tunnel-vision.
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover a parent calling incessantly, why teachers are rejected for career day, and are students friends? Career Day, High School Science, Teaching High School, Teaching Jobs
Help! I Said No to a Parent—Now She's Calling My Sister at Work
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover a parent calling incessantly, why teachers are rejected for career day, and are students friends?
Being a teacher's kid has its perks and its pitfalls. This 9-year-old is here to share the good, the bad, and the ugly in a hilarious TikTok! The Lying Detective, Fire Drill, Weareteachers, 9 Year Olds, Whats New, Perks, Out Loud, Lesson Plans, Being Ugly
This 9-Year-Old Hilariously Nails the Reality of Being a Teacher's Kid
Being a teacher's kid has its perks and its pitfalls. This 9-year-old is here to share the good, the bad, and the ugly in a hilarious TikTok!
These creative bullet journal ideas work for adults and kids, making them perfect for teachers and students alike. Lesson Planner, Project Planner, Dot Journals, Bullet Journals, Student Journal, Dot Grid Notebook, Reading Tracker
55 Inspiring Bullet Journal Ideas To Try Right Now
These creative bullet journal ideas work for adults and kids, making them perfect for teachers and students alike.
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover censoring teachers, a smart watch threat, and diaper changing... for 8 year-olds? Parental Responsibility, Fifth Grade
Help! My District Is Telling Us What We Can And Can’t Post From Our Own FB Accounts
This week on Ask We Are Teachers, we cover censoring teachers, a smart watch threat, and diaper changing... for 8 year-olds?
This week on Ask WeAreTeachers, we cover when a classroom has black mold, when a teacher wants to change pronouns, and a YIKES moment. Professional Development For Teachers, School Leadership, Teaching Career, School Administration, Grade Book
Help! My Principal Denies That My Classroom Has Black Mold
This week on Ask WeAreTeachers, we cover when a classroom has black mold, when a teacher wants to change pronouns, and a YIKES moment.
Educational consultant Judy Bass offers her top tips for handling helicopter parents without getting caught in the blades. Educational Service, Educational Consultant, Parent Teacher Communication, Helicopter Parent
An Expert Shares 5 Smart Ways To Deal With Helicopter Parents This Year
Educational consultant Judy Bass offers her top tips for handling helicopter parents without getting caught in the blades.
Math intervention, providing reteaching and more practice and feedback on core concepts, can help students master important math skills. Education Plan, Special Education, Individualized Education, Academic Language, Reteaching, Direct Instruction
What Is Math Intervention? A Guide for Educators and Families
Math intervention, providing reteaching and more practice and feedback on core concepts, can help students master important math skills.
This week in Ask We Are Teachers, what to do if you're teaching style is not engaging or "entertaining" enough, keeping classroom doors open, and what to do when a teacher's accent is hard to understand.
Help! I Got Marked Down for Not Being "Entertaining" Enough
This week in Ask We Are Teachers, what to do if you're teaching style is not engaging or "entertaining" enough, keeping classroom doors open, and what to do when a teacher's accent is hard to understand.
A principal spending money on junk, high schoolers gambling, and a cookie thief—read our recs in this week's advice column!
Help! Our Principal Spends Her Discretionary Budget on Junk
A principal spending money on junk, high schoolers gambling, and a cookie thief—read our recs in this week's advice column!
What were teachers' most important lessons from the 2022-2023 school year? Read on to find out what they had to say. Teacher Hacks, Family Comes First, School Days, School Year, Reflective Practice, Job Promotion
Teachers Are Sharing the Most Important Things They Learned This Year, and We're Taking Notes
What were teachers' most important lessons from the 2022-2023 school year? Read on to find out what they had to say.
"Liking" a snow day post: totally normal or unprofessional? See how our advice columnist weighs in on this and other pressing questions!
Help! I Got in Trouble for “Liking” a Snow Day Post
"Liking" a snow day post: totally normal or unprofessional? See how our advice columnist weighs in on this and other pressing questions!
Are women teachers treated worse? Reddit teachers argue this question, and we've hand-selected the highlights for you. Stem Subjects, Teaching Stem, Teacher Treats, Caseload, Career Fields, Female Teacher, Behavioral Issues, Mic Drop
Are Women Teachers Treated Worse?
Are women teachers treated worse? Reddit teachers argue this question, and we've hand-selected the highlights for you.
Bring everyone together with these school assembly ideas, from pep rallies and fundraiser kickoffs to talent shows and hobby days.
40+ Exciting School Assembly Ideas Your Students Will Love
Bring everyone together with these school assembly ideas, from pep rallies and fundraiser kickoffs to talent shows and hobby days.
Seattle students asked for $20 million for more school counselors and got it. Learn how they won, and what this means for teachers. Mental Health Crisis, Mental Health Services, Mental Health Support, High School Students, High School Seniors, The American School, Need A Job, High School Diploma
How Seattle High School Students Got $20 Million for More School Counselors
Seattle students asked for $20 million for more school counselors and got it. Learn how they won, and what this means for teachers.
Schools struggle with the "schools don't teach real skills" debate, as parallelograms clash with lessons on taxes. English Thoughts, Stop Complaining, Higher Order Thinking, Its Time To Stop, Resignation Letter, Future Jobs, Changing Jobs
It's Time To Stop Complaining About How Schools Don't Teach "Real" Skills
Schools struggle with the "schools don't teach real skills" debate, as parallelograms clash with lessons on taxes.
What's the one thing teachers wish they could tell parents? Reddit teachers weighed in with their responses, and they didn't hold back. Ignore Me, Parents As Teachers, You Lied, Just Kidding, Read More, Stress Relief
What Teachers Wish They Could Tell Parents (But Can't)
What's the one thing teachers wish they could tell parents? Reddit teachers weighed in with their responses, and they didn't hold back.
Our teacher hosts are here to give you advice and wisdom through videos. Plus, they feature popular Helpline advice. Teaching 5th Grade, 5th Grade Teachers, Kindergarten Teachers, Teaching Math, High School Math Teacher, Ela Teacher, Teacher Team, Stem Elementary, Elementary Teacher
Meet Our Teacher Hosts
Our teacher hosts are here to give you advice and wisdom through videos. Plus, they feature popular Helpline advice.
Should schools be like a family? See how our advice columnist weighs in on this plus other questions this week! Recess Duty, The Last Lesson, Bad Teacher, Teaching College, Letter Of Recommendation, Columnist, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Skills
Help! I Don’t Think Schools Should Be “Like a Family”
Should schools be like a family? See how our advice columnist weighs in on this plus other questions this week!
"Why am I doing half my coworker's job?" Discover the answer to this and our two other advice column questions this week! Middle School Science Class, Advice Columns, Middle Schoolers, Dress Appropriately, Guest Speakers, One Job, 5th Grades
Help! Why Am I Doing Half My Coworker's Job?
"Why am I doing half my coworker's job?" Discover the answer to this and our two other advice column questions this week!
The first-year fears as a teacher are totally normal. We rounded up what they are, what teachers are saying, and how to get over them! School Student, Social Studies Teacher, Parenting Yelling
The 5 Things Teachers Are Most Afraid of Their First Year
The first-year fears as a teacher are totally normal. We rounded up what they are, what teachers are saying, and how to get over them!
Before you quit teaching, take a listen to Kim Lepre's podcast, Teachers Need Teachers. It's a breath of fresh air! Band Teacher, Meet The Teacher, Teaching Band, Teaching Reading, Music Education
Meet the Teacher Who Doesn't Want You To Quit Teaching
Before you quit teaching, take a listen to Kim Lepre's podcast, Teachers Need Teachers. It's a breath of fresh air!
Not all educational research is created equal. Ask yourself these questions the next time a "research-based" initiative lands at your school. Professional Learning, Questions To Ponder, Cause And Effect Relationship, First Year Of College, Education World, Mobile App Design Inspiration
Wondering if the Latest Educational Research Is Legit? Here Are 4 Ways To Tell
Not all educational research is created equal. Ask yourself these questions the next time a "research-based" initiative lands at your school.
"Oh no—my kid is THAT kid in class." The sentiment no teacher wants to realize about their own child. Luckily, these teachers have advice! Teacher Mom, Team Effort, Behavior Management
"My Kid is THAT Kid": When Every Teacher-Parent's Nightmare Comes True
"Oh no—my kid is THAT kid in class." The sentiment no teacher wants to realize about their own child. Luckily, these teachers have advice!
Department of Defense schools are dominating student achievement results for public schools—what are they able to do differently? Teacher Stuff, Public School, Teacher Retention, Teacher Contest
6 Things the Nation's Top-Performing Public School System Does Differently
Department of Defense schools are dominating student achievement results for public schools—what are they able to do differently?
This week, we're talking about students wearing shorts in winter—is there any way around it? Check out our advice (plus other questions)! Teaching Middle School, Teaching Kids, National Weather Service, Junior High School
Help! My Students Insist On Shorts When It’s 10 Degrees Outside
This week, we're talking about students wearing shorts in winter—is there any way around it? Check out our advice (plus other questions)!
Superhero trading cards aren't typically on a principal's to-do list, but they are for this principal and his fun (and meaningful) tradition. I School, Nursing School, Trading Card Ideas, Trading Cards, School Places, Steam Science
This Principal Made Superhero Trading Cards of His Teachers
Superhero trading cards aren't typically on a principal's to-do list, but they are for this principal and his fun (and meaningful) tradition.