Published inInspired Ideas·1 day agoWhy You Should Teach Your Students About Learner VariabilityBy Jessica Jackson, Director of Professional Learning, the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise — As a teacher, I was motivated to instill a life-long love of learning in my students. Today, this personal mission seems more necessary than ever. In the face of ever-evolving technology and a global economy, what students need to know and be able to do after they graduate is constantly…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·3 days ago5 Tips I Wish I Would Have Known During My First Year TeachingBy Kaitlyn Long, Third Grade Teacher — Recently, I was asked by my administration to become a mentor for beginning teachers. I immediately felt honored by this, but then reality set in. I had to sit down and reflect on my first few years of teaching. I asked myself the question: if I could go back to…Education7 min readEducation7 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 205 Creative Ways to Set Your Intentions for the School YearSetting your intentions for the year — either with tangible, quantifiable goals or through a bigger-picture vision — doesn’t have to be a laborious or disciplined process. Determining what you want to accomplish as an educator for the year and beyond can be a creative experience. It doesn’t have to…Teaching5 min readTeaching5 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 18The Pathway to Opportunity for EducatorsHow to Decide If You Should Pursue a Doctoral Degree, By Dr. Jerry Paterson, Principal — “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader; sell ice cream.” ~ Nick Saban I am entering my 28th year in education and 17th year in a leadership role. I have come to learn along the way that you can’t please everyone and you can’t make everyone…Art Of Teaching4 min readArt Of Teaching4 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 13Students Need Their Math Teachers to Collaborate. Here’s Why.By Sarah B. Bush, Professor of K-12 STEM Education and Reveal Math Author — Imagine a student’s mathematics journey as they move from unit to unit, grade to grade, and from one school to the next. This student’s path is paved with high-quality and consistent messaging. They see familiar concepts, tools, and strategies all along the way as they grow in their ability to…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 11Embracing Diversity: Why Hispanic Heritage Month is a Celebration for All to ShareBy Michele Hill, Educator — In the United States, the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th provides an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to join in celebrating the rich cultural contributions and achievements of Latinos. …Art Of Teaching4 min readArt Of Teaching4 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 65 Ways for Principals to Get to Know Their StudentsA Guide for School Leadership — It can be difficult for school leaders to form the types of relationships with individual students that classroom teachers are able to develop throughout the course of a school year. As a principal, you may have hundreds of students in your building, and you certainly don’t have time for one-on-one…Teachers4 min readTeachers4 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 6Back to School for Principals and LeadersWelcome to the latest edition of the Stories that Inspired Us newsletter, where we take a look back at some stories that had a strong impact on us and our readers. This month, we’re celebrating the back-to-school season with advice and strategies for school leaders, including educators who are just…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Sep 5Decolonizing Back to School: Being a Culturally Responsive EducatorBy Jackie Cope Ed.D. (Washoe of California and Nevada), Director of Education, Cahuilla Band of Indians — Welcome to the beginning of the school year! This year, I encourage you to rethink everything you have been taught about education from mainstream credentialing programs and venture down the path of decolonization. Down this path, you will start to find relief, grief, some shame, anger, understanding, and answers you…Education7 min readEducation7 min read
Published inInspired Ideas·Aug 305 Reasons Why Career and Technical Education Should Start in Middle SchoolThe purpose of career and technical education (CTE) is simple: to prepare students for their futures. Becca Gourges, CTE solution developer at McGraw Hill, puts it this way: “Teachers of CTE courses have an important task — they must prepare their students to be successful in an ever-changing world by…Teaching6 min readTeaching6 min read
