School Nurses Play Vital Role in Supporting Teachers

Suzanne RogersBlog

TL;DR: School nurses play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and staff in educational settings. They promote a healthy learning environment by addressing contagious illnesses, managing chronic conditions, providing first aid and emergency preparedness, and offering mental health support. School nurses also collaborate with teachers to deliver health education programs that empower students to … Read More

Show 120: Breaking Down Reading to be Simplified for Students to Learn

Ken EhrmannBlog

Allowing our students to read significantly below grade level is unacceptable. As Marnie Ginsberg states, “Reading is not that hard to learn;” we can’t accept anything less.  She shares countless strategies for teachers to utilize to help develop our students into stronger readers. The data we often receive is too vague to know what students can and cannot do.  Assess … Read More

What Are You Feeling?

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Asking someone, “How are you feeling?” can sometimes be overwhelming to answer. Try asking, “What are you feeling?” instead. How are you feeling? When someone asks you, “How are you feeling?” does that sometimes feel complicated or hard? I sure think it does. When things are going really well, sometimes it’s challenging to go past a response more specific … Read More

Teacher Appreciation

Suzanne RogersBlog, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Teacher Appreciation Week recognizes educators’ hard work and dedication, as they play a crucial role in shaping future generations. Teachers face many challenges such as limited resources, long hours, and the need to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students. By showing gratitude and support for teachers, we can help create a positive and supportive atmosphere, and … Read More

Show 119: Let’s Stop Teaching and Start Designing Learning

Ken EhrmannBlog

Jason has had the experience worth listening to, K-12, from teacher to administrator.  He encourages teachers to start to look at the classroom as a learning atmosphere, not a teaching stage. Stop planning lessons and start designing lessons. A lesson needs a clear learning target and objective students understand to strive for. Assess prior knowledge to make decisions about the … Read More