TL;DR: This year is hard—sub shortages, dysregulated students and adults, and behaviors have made this year harder than 2020 or 2021. Growth happens when we are uncomfortable. Many are making decisions based on emotions as part of a trauma response. Teachers need to focus on how to accelerate the learning of their students. Give students ownership over their learning and … Read More
Here Comes the Sun
TL;DR: How do you support those around you? How have you felt supported by others? What are your plans to strengthen relationships this season? Here Comes the Sun It’s May and no matter where you live, it is becoming a bit sunnier. Today, we’ll talk about sunshine metaphorically. But before we talk about the sun, let’s talk about mountains. In … Read More
Treasure Our Teachers Blog Series
Treasure Our Teachers Blog Series Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s treasure our teachers and show our gratitude for the educators who have shaped us! There is no better time to thank a former teacher than right now. This blog series shares letters from 5 current educators addressed to their former teachers, thanking them for the lasting impact they’ve made on … Read More
A Teacher’s Impact Can Transcend Generations
TL;DR: A teacher’s impact on the lives of their students can transcend generations. Don’t lose sight of the fact that though they may not be tangible, we are making positive impacts on lives every single day. I wanted to be a teacher my entire life. I have memories as early as kindergarten, coming home from school and teaching my stuffed … Read More
THANK A(SOME) TEACHER(S)
TL;DR: There were a lot of teachers that influenced me and the teacher that I am today. My strongest memories are from the relationships I had with teachers, not the content I learned. Teachers that showed empathy, compassion, and how to be a good human are what resonated with me. Greetings and salutations everyone. The Teach Better team came up … Read More