Published in Inspired Ideas·1 day agoActivities to Celebrate 100 Days of SchoolWith Free, Printable Resources — Depending on your school’s schedule, your 100th day of the school year is likely approaching. Many teachers build anticipation with their class leading up to a 100-day celebration by counting each passing day together, using the opportunity to foster early sense-making in math. If you haven’t been counting days, don’t…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·3 days agoBe the Change You Want to See in an Unhealthy School CultureBy Dana Garth, Elementary School Teacher — A school culture and climate can be palpable to anyone as soon as they walk into the building. A positive or negative atmosphere can be seen and felt by all. It is how administrators, teachers, staff, and students work together. It is their shared values, beliefs, and behaviors. If you…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 25Data Rich, Decision PoorBy Lissette Read, Former Educator & Curriculum Specialist — Throughout my twenty-five years as an educator in one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the U.S., I was afforded ample opportunities to observe and reflect upon a wide array of instructional practices. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 23Social and Emotional Learning Strategies for Students with Special NeedsBy Karen Achtman, Former Special Education Teacher and Youth Yoga Teacher — Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a hot topic in education these days, but do you know what it is? The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), a leading organization in the area, defines SEL as, “the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 18Are We a Village?By Janis Effner, Former Educator and Professional Services Director at McGraw Hill — Educators work together for the common good. Seeing the needs of students day after day, they understand they must come together to help students survive and thrive. Educators have felt this. We have lived it. Educators have always done more than asked, but now doing more is a must in…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 16Creating Paths to Success in Math for All StudentsBy Dr. Angelica Gonzalez, Sr. Data Scientist at McGraw Hill — This article was originally published at mdreducation.com. It’s no secret that STEM careers are in high demand, and will likely remain in high demand for some time. …Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 11The Most Important Career Skills Your Students Will Ever LearnBy Patrick Keeney, Career Education Director, McGraw Hill — We tend to help students prepare for their first job, occupation, or career. The tapestry of life includes many tasks, types of work, specialties, and areas of expertise. We prepare students to climb a mountain. Yet often, we overlook that their journey is like that along a mountain range. What…3 min read3 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 9How The Great Kindness Challenge Fosters Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Busy ClassroomAs more and more research surfaces demonstrating the importance of social and emotional learning, teachers are facing mounting pressure to integrate SEL into an already-packed curriculum. Enter: The Great Kindness Challenge. Taking place in schools nationwide from January 23–27, 2023, The Great Kindness Challenge provides a golden opportunity for schools…Kindness4 min readKindness4 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 4Setting New Year’s Resolutions with Your StudentsAlthough every day presents a wonderful opportunity for building new habits and attitudes, New Year’s is perhaps the most symbolically charged holiday for change. As you gear up for another calendar year, consider planning a New Year’s resolution activity to help your students set meaningful goals. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Published in Inspired Ideas·Jan 4Teaching Practices to Try in the New YearWelcome 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. To celebrate 2023, this month we’re taking a closer look at a few innovative teaching strategies, instructional tools, and…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
