Inclusive Schools: Does Your Classroom Support Introverts?

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TL;DR: Inclusive classrooms should meet each child where they are and respond to all the different parts of themself they bring to the classroom. Introverts are often overlooked. Reflect on how your school or classroom can be a more welcoming place for all. Thriving As You Are When students enter school they should be able to thrive using their strengths … Read More

The Best of Teach Better 2022

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TL;DR: The Teach Better Conference lit the transformational fires of the people who attended. Community is critical in affirming our ‘why,’ instigating collaboration, and inspiring us to celebrate all the ways we show up for students whether we are in classrooms, district offices, or running our own teacher-focused business. Teach Better 22 was inclusive not just by celebrating those with … Read More

A Culture of Learning: Shifting From Teaching to Empowerment

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TL;DR: Schools were designed for both teaching and learning. The top skills kids need to know are analytical thinking and innovation, active learning and learning strategies, complex problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, creativity, originality, and initiative. The difference between teaching and empowerment is when a teacher becomes so focused on the destination that students are not allowed to drive the … Read More

Reflections of a Teach Better Ambassador

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TL;DR: Light waves can either be transmitted, absorbed, refracted, and/or reflected depending on the material it encounters. An educator’s voice can shine, be stifled, be amplified, and can help to support others. Teach Better Ambassador applications open on November 1, 2022. Are you ready to amplify your voice and help others find theirs? Teach Better Team On Friday, October 14, … Read More

Pack Those Bags! Explore Teaching Internationally

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TL;DR: Top considerations for teaching internationally include making accommodations, networking, collaborating, building your portfolio, and more. Give back to the world in a way that you never did before or never thought of doing before. I never considered applying to teach at an International School…up until now. If you are considering International Education, here are your top considerations to reflect … Read More