Tips to Balance Work and Play This Summer All teachers know there is very little “break” in summer break—professional development, summer school and sports, household projects, family events—the days are packed! With a few simple planning tips, we can strike a balance...
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a fundamental part of human development. SEL is the process through which young people develop healthy identities, manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain relationships, and make good decisions...
Our students’ ability to read is essential to their success. Regardless of the grade or subject we teach, reading is one of the most important skills we can foster in our classrooms. But despite its importance, many teacher preparation programs, especially those for...
Although most students cope successfully with the daily stresses of school, others have a difficult time overcoming these challenges. As teachers, we are often the first people to recognize when a student is in distress. For this reason, we play a vital role in...
Tips for Teachers: Why Is It So Hard to Set Boundaries at Work? While our instinct as teachers is almost always to care for our students before we care for ourselves, it is truly an impossible task. Our students and our schools will always need more. There is no end...
