Bullying Prevention – TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE 10.10.23October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the Stride PD Center is going to release a FREE course that looks a bullying prevention for teachers and school leaders. The content itself will adopt a three-pronged approach to the topic and will have our typical reflection questions, engagement activities, and …
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, it’s no surprise that discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) have ventured into the halls of schools. Many of those conversations are due to the rapid growth of these companies. For instance, according to a Reuters article, ChatGPT set records for user base growth – researchers believe the …
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School year 2023-2024 is upon us and that first day is so important. The adage – you never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression – is absolutely true. Here are a few tips for teachers, parents, and school leaders to help you get the first day right for everyone involved. Teachers Parents …
Let’s just be honest at the start – we, in the school community, do not spend enough time teaching parents how to best help their students succeed at school. While a significant amount of time is invested in working with kindergarten parents – who are sending their students to school for the first day – …
Back-to-school! Those words are filled with the anticipation of a new academic year fills the air for veteran teachers; however, for first-year teachers, that anticipation is mixed with fear, nervousness, and worry. These new teachers want to create a positive learning environment for students but lack the experience to know how to prepare for that …
As the summer vacation comes to an end, both teachers and students are gearing up for a fresh start to the school year. That means students will enter new classrooms and teachers get new students – all pointing to the need for the creation of a learning environment that fosters student engagement, academic growth, and …
What is Stride Tutoring?Stride Tutoring is a company that matches experienced and state-certified teachers with students looking to improve their academic standing. This arrangement has been created by a tutoring company that understands the needs of students, families, and teachers because Stride has existed for more than 20 years. From the parent perspective, they encounter …
As the summer days wind down, teachers across the country are gearing up for the much-anticipated back-to-school season. As exciting as a new school year can be, it also brings a wave of emotions and challenges for all educators – regardless of how many years of experience you have in the classroom. Mentally, you are …
The Stride Professional Development Center wants to add value to you as a teacher or school leader; so, we have an entire course of nothing but free resources. Some of these include samples from our on-demand courses while others are templates that you can download and use immediately. This blog will highlight a couple of …
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IntroductionI’m a first-generation educator in my family and I really love what I do. I have been teaching Fine Art for a virtual academy for the past 2 years. And truthfully, it restored my love for teaching – more on that later. I grew up in Northeast Philadelphia with a passion for artmaking. Inspiration came …
