Riding the Waves of Change

Teach Better TeamBlog, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Change is inevitable. We should welcome the changes to the way we approach curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Those in the education world should research, ask good questions, and include all the various stakeholders who live and interact with the experiences on the frontlines. We need to make teaching and learning practices more accessible for students and families. The Crashing … Read More

Whichever Way You Cut It

Noor AliBlog, Classroom Management

TL;DR: There are many struggles with both in-person and remote learning during this time. Whichever way you cut it, there is no perfect solution given the circumstances. This year is not about replicating the norm. It is not about holding yourself to the same expectations you have of yourself in any other year. You have shown up for the future, … Read More

Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Innovation, Self-Care, Student Engagement, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Advice we give our students that we should take ourselves: keep your eyes on your own paper. In this time of uncertainty, our best is absolutely amazing. Today I went for a run.  It’s one of the things that keeps me mentally and physically healthy during this time of social distancing.  It was a beautiful, somewhat foggy morning – … Read More

Establishing a Healthy Routine While School is Out

Amanda BolonBlog, Leadership, Self-Care

TL;DR: Things are unknown, uncertain, and stressful. It’s important to set a schedule & give ourselves a routine. Focus on what we can control instead of what we can’t. The world around us is changing by the second, and educators have had the rugs pulled out from under them. We are craving our healthy routine, but it’s nearly impossible to … Read More