A new semester can bring new challenges, but it can also drag the obstacles from the first semester – kicking and screaming – into another marathon of instructional practices, professional development, and paralyzing data sets. As leaders, if we aren’t careful, we get caught in the year’s flow and miss an opportunity to take what …
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Now that we are in mid-December, attention is quickly turning toward the winter break. Teachers often look forward to the winter break as a time to unwind, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. How teachers spend their holiday breaks depends on their individual preferences, obligations, and specific life circumstances. In the past, …
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As we wrap up November, let’s not forget that November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) – a time to educate about epilepsy and seizures. However, this awareness is important for school personnel to have all throughout the year. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure throughout their life, …
The academic focus is often lost between Thanksgiving and the Winter Break as this stretch is one of the toughest for students, teachers, and school leaders. Everyone in education knows it because there is a collective anticipation about those two weeks away at the end of December. This forward-focus on a break diminishes an academic …
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While my primary teaching experience was in social studies, I still remember that first year of teaching (well before the No Child Left Behind Act). I got my first teaching schedule, looked it over and saw this course – Alg 1 – that I did not remember in any history class. When I talked to …
As the leaves change colors and the crisp autumn air fills the atmosphere, one thing is clear: Halloween is near. In fact, it is here today! For teachers, this day of the year can be both a thrilling and challenging time in the classroom. How do you keep students engaged and learning while the excitement …
Candy Science – Spooktacular Teacher Tips for Halloween Classroom Fun Read More »
Of the many challenges educators face, one of the most formidable is evaluating data. As we enter the time of the year to evaluate mid-year data, we have an opportunity to foster a growth mindset and that topic is the focus of today’s blog. A growth mindset is a belief that a person’s abilities can …
As October carries significant with it being National Bullying Prevention Month in the United States, the Stride PD Center has created and launched two free courses for school leaders and teachers. These courses provide definitions, offer statistics, focus on everyone affected in bullying (e.g., the victim, the bully, and bystanders), share strategies to support students, …
New Content | Bullying and Cyberbullying FREE Courses Read More »
As educators, the beginning of a new school year brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on young minds. However, we are now in October – that longish stretch before Veteran’s Day and the Thanksgiving holidays. This time period includes the first quarter grading results, parent/teacher conferences, the “sugar rush” …
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October carries significant importance for many reasons, but we are focusing on the fact that it is National Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. This special observance is a critical reminder that all of us have the responsibility to help prevent the pervasive issue of bullying in our society. In this blog, we’ll explore …
Stand Against Harmful Behavior: National Bullying Prevention Month Read More »
