A Culture of Connection Blog Series

Teach Better TeamBlog, Leadership

A Culture of Connection Blog Series As administrators and educators, we have a responsibility to prioritize connections over compliance with staff and students. In March, Teach Better Team’s Admin Mastermind focused discussions around this topic. Check out the blog posts in this series to learn about strategies to maintain a positive culture in your school and emphasize connections over compliance! And … Read More

Love Yourself Better Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Self-Care

Love Yourself Better Blog Series In this blog series, read about strategies for personal development, prioritizing yourself, and embracing stress. Being our best selves and filling our own cups should come first. In a profession where we are asked to give so much to others, don’t forget to prioritize yourself. Love yourself a little bit better this year! Posts in … Read More

What Inspires You to Write?

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Teach Better bloggers belong to a community where they support each other and learn from each other during quarterly exclusive events just for bloggers! Read our reflection on our latest event and get a glimpse into our previous ones! We all have a story to tell. Every educator does things a little differently than others. The effective strategy or … Read More

De-escalation Strategies During a Tough Conversation

Joshua StamperBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: There are a number of de-escalation strategies one can use to diffuse any tough conversation: (1) Move to a private area. (2) Be empathetic and non-judgmental. (3) Keep your tone and body language neutral. (4) Provide choices. The Teach Better Academy course, Addressing Tough Topics in Schools, shares communication strategies for challenging topics in your school community. As an … Read More