TL;DR: The post discusses the importance of showcasing the “teacher voice” in education through podcasting, exemplified by the voicEd Radio podcast hosted by Doug Peterson. The podcast provides a collaborative platform for educators to share knowledge and insights, complemented by Doug’s education blog, “doug — off the record.” This post highlights education’s transformative journey toward innovation and excellence. It also … Read More
Taking School Spirit to the Next Level!
TL;DR: Building school spirit is essential for fostering positive school culture and values. High academic achievements are linked to students’ pride in their school and engagement in school activities. Creating strong relationships and empowering student leadership can lead to a positive school climate and impactful events. Consider inclusive and affordable strategies for student-centered tasks and events. This blog was written … Read More
Classroom Climate Toolbox
TL;DR: Consider the importance of establishing a classroom climate that is warm. This post shares lesson ideas you can try to establish and incorporate into your own routines. It is important to consider student voice when building climate. To make climate a first priority in teaching, there are 3 items to include in your teacher toolbox. (1) Build empathetic relationships. … Read More
Education Considerations on Cultural Appropriation
TL;DR: Have you considered how you make your impact on society by teaching something you’re passionate about? Dive deeper into understanding cultural appropriation versus appreciation. What are some teachable moments in life you can embrace to make a difference? Ah, fashion. This is the thing I’m most passionate about! It is always more than just fashion when it comes to … Read More
Online Teaching to Level the Educational Playing Field
TL;DR: Explore teaching online to level educational playing fields to benefit students, educators and parents. Consider making your own website or classroom site so that there is a transparent home-school connection when you are teaching. We teach students that belong to parents and build connections online with the community you teach; it is our next generation. It’s that moment in … Read More