The book report. It’s a stalwart assignment handed out across all grade levels. Teachers use book reports to make sure students keep up with their reading assignments and understand the material covered. But lately, some educators have started pushing back against the standard book report. Not only is this assignment type ...

Classroom newsletters have been used for decades as a way to connect parents with the material their kids are learning. In the digital era, these messages have become virtual and have continued to thrive. Even with social media, texting and other forms of communication, many teachers still continue to use ...

Many Thanksgiving-related school activities are outdated, insensitive and incorrect. Young students dress in brown paper smocks with feathers to represent Native Americans while their peers wear black and white paper to be Pilgrims. They reenact a play where both parties come together to celebrate peace and prosperity. Older students might learn ...

At the start of the year, your lesson plans look immaculate but then the schedule gets complicated. A new bell system throws off your timing. A grade-level assembly or weather-related school cancellation puts your classes behind. Even a lesson plan that flops can jeopardize future classes as you have to ...

After a full school year of remote teaching, schools are opening their doors to in-person education this fall. Some teachers are exhausted by online teaching and screen-based learning, while others have found it beneficial to the classroom experience. The question now is: What is the role of technology in the post-pandemic ...

As October approaches, spooky vampires and creepy ravens start to pop up in the form of Halloween decorations. Kids and adults alike gather together to share scary stories about monsters and ghosts — some of which might lurk just out of sight. It’s easy to forget that many of the haunted ...

The second Monday in October is recognized as Columbus Day in the United States. Some schools have this day off, while others use the holiday to discuss Christopher Columbus and his role in history. However, over the past few decades, more educators and parents are rethinking how they talk about ...

The parent-teacher conference allow families to get a better understanding of their children as students. For some parents, these conferences are stressful. They require time off work and can create stress for parents who aren’t native English speakers or who are wary of the school system.  As an educator, you can ...

The past few months have allowed teachers to see first-hand how students were affected by remote learning. Between in-person classes in the spring, then summer school and now the start of the new school year, educators are beginning to understand where kids stand.  While teachers are primarily concerned with how students ...