How (and Why) to Cultivate Servant Leadership in the Classroom

What do Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and Harriet Tubman have in common? They’re all examples of servant leaders — people who go above and beyond to support the health and well-being of their communities. Servant leadership isn’t a new concept, but its role in the classroom as a tool for ...

Improving Professional Development: How Teachers Can Take Control of Their Training

Engaging in professional development is one of the best ways teachers can continue providing positive student learning outcomes. However, teacher training isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and it can be hard to find a course that’s relevant to your skills and resources. The good news is that by taking the initiative, ...

How Teachers Can Guide Quiet Students Towards Academic and Social Success

If you’re a teacher, you’ve likely struggled to balance student engagement in the classroom. While some students are constantly speaking out, others may be afraid to even raise their hands. This can pose a challenge because not all quiet students will benefit from trying to be like their more outgoing peers, ...

How Teachers Can Help Students Find Purpose and Passion

Discovering your passion in life is not easy for many people. In fact, it often takes years of struggle and hard work to figure out what truly brings us joy. When we’re given opportunities to explore our interests and talents at a young age, it’s usually much easier to choose ...

Mindfulness Matters: How to Bring Calm into the Classroom for Better Learning

Mindfulness offers infinite benefits for people of all ages. In the classroom, practicing mindfulness can help students become more in tune with their personal needs and emotions. As a result, this helps them reduce anxiety, overcome trauma, and become more focused on learning and growth. If you’re interested in incorporating ...

Tips and Tools for Facilitating Meaningful Global Collaboration in The Classroom

Whether studying abroad or taking part in a foreign exchange program, global learning has always been seen as enriching and beneficial. Fostering new perspectives and viewpoints, however, can feel like a challenge in the classroom — especially if your school isn’t particularly diverse. The good news is that more teachers ...

Social Emotional Learning: How to Respond to Student Bullying

The negative impact of school bullying can trouble a victim for life. From a decreased sense of self worth to mental health issues and academic struggles, the consequences are very real. Being aware of bullying is the first step in keeping your students safe. Here’s what teachers can do to identify ...

Support, Strategy and Goals: Unleashing the Power of Teacher Collaboration

At some point in your career, you’ve likely discussed teaching tips with a fellow colleague. This strategy of sharing may have felt insignificant at the time, but was actually an essential step towards teacher collaboration. More than just meetings or discussions, teacher collaboration requires intentional, thoughtful work aimed at supporting ...

Student-Directed Learning: Creating Autonomy in the Classroom

Have you ever considered taking a back seat in the classroom? Student-led learning asks teachers to do exactly that. At a basic level, student-led learning is when teachers function more as coaches than as instructors or leaders, according to Emily Richmond of the Education Writers Association. This form of instruction invites ...