Education Considerations on Cultural Appropriation

Teach Better TeamBlog

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

Autism Awareness Month 

Dana GoodierBlog, Leadership, Teach Happier

TL;DR: April is Autism Awareness Month. As educators, it is important that we are aware of how to work with students on the spectrum so we can promote kindness. Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? If you’re a general education teacher, you’re likely to have several students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in your classroom. These students … Read More

The Movement of Feminism with Supportive Allies

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: The feminist movement is one of equal rights. Equity is the way you achieve it. Consider the importance of supporting International Women’s Day events to make a difference. Understanding bias and implicit bias by teaching it directly in our classrooms is key to making the women’s rights movement count! Equity and Inclusion Reflection Questions Why does the women’s rights … Read More

Online Teaching to Level the Educational Playing Field

Teach Better TeamBlog, Leadership, Student Engagement

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

Stay Connected This WINTER!

Teach Better TeamBlog, Student Engagement

TL;DR: This winter, take time for yourself and stay connected with others! Celebrate and embrace the diversity and differences we have as human beings. All teachers know that as we work hard, it is so important for us to take a break from work so we come back refreshed after enjoying some downtime. Our winter break may consist of Christmas … Read More