The end of the school year marks an important milestone. It is a time to recognize the effort, dedication, and impact you have invested in your students and your practice. While this season naturally invites rest and renewal, it also offers a valuable opportunity for teacher reflection. Highly effective educators do more than simply close…

The test is done. The pressure lifts. The countdown begins. And yet, those final weeks of school matter more than we often give them credit for. It’s easy to slip into “end-of-year mode” where routines loosen and learning becomes less intentional after the test. But with a little planning, those last days can be some…

When teachers feel overwhelmed, their desire to engage in professional development decreases. Yet students perform best when their teachers stay current on research, learn and practice effective instructional strategies, and collaborate with peers to refine their craft. Challenges start when teachers are asked to do too much by the state, district, or school. Too many…

Teacher evaluations exist to ensure that high-quality teaching happens in every classroom. Districts and states typically provide evaluation rubrics so that teachers are assessed consistently and fairly across schools. While these rubrics often produce a score, the true purpose of an evaluation goes far beyond a number. Effective evaluations provide meaningful feedback, highlighting strengths teachers…

Every teacher deserves a mentor teacher, whether you are brand new or have been teaching for years. Teacher leadership doesn’t have to be an official title. Teachers can begin leading at any time. Since teachers are natural leaders of children every day in their classroom, honing their leadership skills comes easy. This post will share…

There are a variety of ways for teachers to enter the classroom and the support they receive from an instructional coach should be personalized to meet those unique needs. For example, the majority of teachers graduate from college with a teaching degree and enter the workforce. They need typical support for a brand new teacher.…

All teachers work to strengthen their classroom confidence, but this can feel especially challenging for later-career educators who are new to the profession. Stepping into a classroom after time spent in another career can bring excitement, purpose, and—at times—self-doubt. Imposter syndrome can creep in, causing even the most capable individuals to question whether they truly…

The education field contains more non traditional teachers now more than ever. This has occurred for a variety of reasons like low pay, unreasonable workload, lack of support etc. These issues have then lead to nationwide teacher shortages causing schools to hire individuals without a college degree in education as well as a lack of…

It is not uncommon for individuals to change jobs or careers in a lifetime- about 3-7 times on average. Many reasons contribute to this trend, including higher pay and benefits, career advancement, and job fulfillment. Specifically, when individuals want to transition into teaching from another career field, it can feel daunting. Although there are many…

Teaching…our country is an education crisis. There are several issues causing the crisis, such as learning gaps, staff and student mental health, declining achievement outcomes for students, as well as a teacher shortage. The shortage of highly qualified teachers leading classrooms is the most alarming issue. Due to poor wages and working conditions, less people…