By Dr. Sara Bhonsale, Former Educator — When all is said and done, your relationship with your students is what matters more than anything. That is what they remember and your connection with them determines what they learn in your class, be it both positive or negative. Really though, think back to your favorite teacher. You remember…

By Nicole Jamerson, 7th Grade Civics Teacher — Project-Based Learning (PBL) is one of those educational buzzwords we hear so often. You may have also heard of problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, or even place-based learning. My experience focuses on Project Based Learning (PBL), which can be defined as “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills…

Fostering a Creative Community of Young Writers — If you’ve ever written any piece of writing in an academic or professional setting, you’ve likely received some sort of feedback from a peer — whether you informally asked a friend to check your grammar in a paper, sent a draft of an email to a co-worker to get a…

A 5-Part Lesson Strategy for In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Classes — By Laura Boyd, Educator I have adapted teaching my content in a very strategic way by breaking up my lesson into five parts. This has allowed me to transition from in-person teaching to hybrid and virtual at ease. Each of these lesson parts provides multiple ways for my learners to…

By Katie Gaylord, School Counselor — For the last seventeen consecutive years, I have poured my whole being into the profession of school counseling. From interning in Western NY during graduate school at Saint Bonaventure University to growing roots in Virginia with my husband Jeff and three children in a beloved school division to having recently…

By Dr. Rollo Dilworth — Every June since 1979, African American Music Month (known at the time as Black Music Month with the name change occurring in 2009) has been a designated time for all to learn more about the contributions that people of African descent have made to the musical traditions in the United…

By Becky McDowell, Science Curriculum Writer — In my work for McGraw Hill, I develop lesson components for digital articles and texts to engage students and provide lesson options for teachers. I use what I learned as a former elementary STEM teacher and instructional coach to support teachers with eliciting student thinking and students with sharing their…

By Melisa Hayes, Second Grade Teacher — Have you ever wanted to give your learners more voice, choice, and power over their learning and don’t know where to start? I highly recommend giving Genius Hour a try! My kids absolutely LOVE Genius Hour and it has changed the face of education in our family. What is Genius Hour? Genius Hour has…

Resources for Teachers at the End of the School Year — Welcome 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 taking a look at stories to prepare you for the last few days of school and…