Op-ed

Teacher wellbeing: Why 2023 needs to be the Year of the Teacher

Teachers need space to heal and to break the pattern of struggle to reconnect with their jobs emotionally. They also need to feel trusted and respected.

Why the role of school superintendent is a family affair

It's a 24/7 job that eats into family time, cuts short vacations and requires a thick skin and plenty of grace. Just ask the wife of Superintendent David Hoffert.

5 ways assessment data builds a cycle of teaching, assessment and instruction

Armed with the right assessment data, educators can identify learning gaps, adjust class-wide instruction, spark discussion and collaborate with parents.

5 leadership lessons learned by an interim superintendent during tough times

Communication, district goals, making tough decisions, knowing your values, and focusing on students helped our district successfully complete one of the very toughest school years.

5 ways to help special education students reach their learning goals

Evidence-based practice-enabled platforms let teachers create individual learning opportunities for students in special education.

7 tips for teachers who are using classroom robots for the first time

My biggest surprise during my first year teaching with classroom robots was that I enjoyed it—and so did my students.

How technology supports student well-being while relieving teachers’ burdens

A.I. analytics of students' mental health data can help alleviate added burdens from teachers while ensuring their students’ well-being.

3 keys for organizing professional events that will move PD forward

We are seeing school leaders take action on professional events to support educators as they work diligently to bring students up to speed following 2020.

Critical Thinkers: Teaching our students HOW to think, not WHAT to think

Critical thinking prepares students to think for themselves for the rest of their lives. Critical thinkers are less likely to go along with the crowd because they think for themselves.

Why nourishing the whole teacher is one of the critical issues in education

I propose we add teacher preparation and retention to the list of critical issues in education and place them high on that list.

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