So. You’re hired. You know what content(s) and grade level(s) you’re teaching, and all you want to do is get started with planning. But what should you start with? And…
8 Must-Read Professional Development Books
Are you looking for some great professional development books to read this summer? Check out some of the following books to improve your teaching and learn something…
Reflection Tips and Strategies Inspired By Robert Marzano's Teachings
Now Is The Time To Reflect
Whether you have been counting down the days or the last few weeks have flown by, it is hard to believe that the end of the school year is…
Tips For Grading and Writing Comments That Save Time And Increase Impact
After teaching Writing for five years with a student load of 130, I’ve learned some tricks to addressing some of the most common challenges in providing meaningful…
Are You Ready For Summer School?
Are you Ready for Summer School?
The two words “summer school” can conjure up all kinds of images and emotions for both students and teachers. When I was a kid, I…
Best Practices For Wrapping Up The School Year
Whether you have already started to count down the days or you haven't started thinking about how to wrap up the school year, here are my tips and strategies for…
How To Grade With A Growth Mindset
As a student, did you have that class or subject where you just felt like a C student? I remember I could walk away from my history and English classes confident in…
