Is 8+ hours at school, considered too long? A Conversation We Need to Have As educators, we’ve all felt the grind of the school day—the early mornings, the jam-packed schedules, the never-ending to-do lists. For our students, the day may feel even longer. Sitting through hours of instruction, navigating social dynamics, and keeping up with... Continue Reading →
Empowering Educators: Post Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to education and teaching, creating a challenging environment for educators. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of supporting teachers and providing them with the necessary resources to deliver effective teaching in uncertain circumstances. Here are some strategies to update education and teaching post-COVID to help retain teachers: 1.Provide... Continue Reading →
Teacher’s Summer Visa: Dollar Tree Trip #12
Summer...a teacher's favorite word...that and free. Days full of Pajama pants, being able to stay out pass 7:00 pm and still be able to function the next day, sleeping in, and most importantly zero...and I mean zero...lesson planning. But even though you want etch all things "teacher" from your mind...on your "imperative, quintessential, crucial, mandatory..."... Continue Reading →
First 2 weeks as an Math Instructional Specialist
From a seven year math teacher to an instructional coach is something very foreign.From knowing math objectives from the top of your head to wondering who is Mr. Title One and why is he asking me to do so much. From being very "comfortable" in class to not having a moment to be comfortable. Like... Continue Reading →
Summer??? Where art thou?
Hear ye, Hear ye...all educators, all summer breaks have came to an end. The long nights turns into long days, sleeping a healthy 8 hours turns into drifting in and out of consciousness during the faculty meetings, Olive Garden lunch specials are minimized to a granola bars and water, and your free time is converted to lesson... Continue Reading →
Literacy In Math: A Math Teacher’s Dream
So to all my naysayers....Reading comprehension should be the focus of math instruction and this is proof that literacy in math is possible.
WELCOME
Not just math, but education is important to growth. Somewhere the children got lost and we as educators need to get them back excited about learning.