Key points: Five years ago, the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, and we quickly retreated into our homes, shuttered schools, and socially isolated. The lasting effects of this isolation continue to shape our society, nowhere more visibly than in …

Key points: As educators, we know that small moves make a big difference, but I personally hadn’t thought about the impact of just one word. Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, …

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. During a quiz about plate tectonics, two students whisper in the back of my room. I notice but stay quiet. I have one chance to redirect …

Key points: There are a lot of preconceived notions centering around the middle school experience, but here’s a truth for you: Positively engaged students perform better, while uplifting those around them. We know what you’re probably thinking right now: “That’s …

Key points: In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. A child is labeled “troubled,” “difficult,” or “a bad kid,” and suddenly, that label becomes their identity. But what if we flipped the script? What if instead of …

The 2021-2022 school year began full of promise. Students, families, and educators were ready to get back to pre-pandemic learning routines. Almost no one was prepared for how the landscape had changed – many educators had left the profession, staffing …

A rise in harassment and violence against teachers is taking a toll on already-exhausted educators. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 6 in 10 teachers reported student violence or verbal aggression during the pandemic, with nearly …

The past two years have been immensely difficult for our nation’s students and teachers. In the wake of the isolation and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and behavioral challenges are on the rise as students continue to process …

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning …

Modern technological advancements can make education noticeably more exciting and entertaining, but accompanied by all its benefits, uncontrolled use of technology in schools can divert students’ attention to unwanted places. That is why efficient school management is important. Most American …