Treasure Our Teachers Blog Series Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s treasure our teachers and show our gratitude for the educators who have shaped us! There is no better time to thank a former teacher than right now. This blog series shares letters from 5 current educators addressed to their former teachers, thanking them for the lasting impact they’ve made on … Read More
A Teacher’s Impact Can Transcend Generations
TL;DR: A teacher’s impact on the lives of their students can transcend generations. Don’t lose sight of the fact that though they may not be tangible, we are making positive impacts on lives every single day. I wanted to be a teacher my entire life. I have memories as early as kindergarten, coming home from school and teaching my stuffed … Read More
A Lasting Impact: Remembering a Great Teacher
TL;DR: There are teachers in our lives that have had a powerful influence on who we are. Take the time to reach out to them, and let them know it. You never know where their impact will end or where yours is going. For fifteen years, I have been a teacher. It is difficult to believe that much time has … Read More
Teaching Collaboration and Communication
TL;DR: How do students know if they’re doing a great job collaborating? Directly teach students what collaboration looks like. Share feedback with them throughout their class through glows and grows or a rubric. Embed practice into your lessons. Prized Classroom Possession My most prized classroom possession may not be what you’d assume. It’s not a document camera, SmartBoard, or other … Read More
Increasing your IMPACT with Strategic Partnerships
TL;DR: There are federal and state funds that schools and districts have access to. When you have a vision to make a change, don’t do it alone. Find a strategic partner like Teach Better that can help you find funding, apply for funding, and get funding. They can also help execute the plan to grow and reach your goals and … Read More