Summer is the perfect time for teachers to relax and recharge. It’s also a great chance to explore fresh ideas—without the stress. The Summer Learning Playlist is a handpicked mix of short podcasts, quick videos, and easy-to-read articles. Each one offers new ideas for teaching and professional growth. You don’t need to take notes or…

The inconsistent quality of teaching among staff members is emerging as an obstacle in teacher leadership. The Common Core set out to ensure every classroom, regardless of state of residence, taught the same content at the same level. Now many states have replaced Common Core with their own state specific requirements for teaching. This means…

Creating staff surveys is a great way to collect information from those you lead. Honest answers provide specifics that can be used when making decisions that affect them. However, many challenges exist when it comes to the creation of the survey and the collection of the information. Sometimes the surveys come too often or are…

Teacher appreciation is the act of showing thankfulness for the arduous job of an educator. In the month of May, schools celebrate teachers for an entire week known as “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Usually, there are themed days where students shower their teachers with gifts or words of affirmation to show how thankful they are for…