Category : “Life in the Classroom”

February: Black History Month 2021

January 26, 2021Yolanda Wheelington Current Affairs, Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Social Issues, Teacher Leadership

In the voice of Bishop T.D. Jakes, “Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready!” February is Black History Month, and we all know that Black history is American history. Whether you are teaching online, in-person, or hybrid, the events of 2020

Co-teaching Online

January 22, 2021Rachel Perugini Education, Life in the Classroom, Web/Tech

I think we probably all remember that one class we all took in our teacher training that talked about the various models of co-teaching. After that you head off into the real world where you may or may not actually

The Teaching Edit

January 11, 2021Maria Fallon Current Affairs, Education, Life in the Classroom

If you’re anything like me, you watched (and loved) the Netflix original Get Organized with The Home Edit. In the show, expert home organizers Clea and Joanna help clients contain their clutter to create stunning spaces. You may have even

New Year, New Hope

December 21, 2020Nicole Wolff Education, Life in the Classroom

I’m really ready for 2020 to end. I know I’m not alone. This has been the most challenging year of my lifetime. The stress and frustration brought on by COVID has extended into all corners of our lives. And while

Celebrating Small Wins

December 4, 2020Maria Fallon Education, Life in the Classroom, Teacher Leadership

I was tired, worn out, and hungry when I joined a Zoom meeting for our district instructional leadership team. We meet monthly with our assistant superintendent and instructional coordinator to implement instructional practices, modify existing structures, amplify teacher voice, and

Whiplash

December 3, 2020Caitlin Gawlowski Current Affairs, Life in the Classroom, Uncategorized

We lasted nine days. On the ninth day, my principal walks into my room, and discretely says to me, “I need you to keep your kids in your room today.” Once I figured out what she actually said since I

What’s Working Online

November 23, 2020Rachel Perugini Current Affairs, Life in the Classroom, Web/Tech

I, like so many teachers across the country, am still teaching online. My district has made the decision that we will be fully online until at least January (depending on the metrics), which means I am committed to doing my

Snapshot of a Silent Classroom

November 17, 2020Amethyst Hinton Sainz Current Affairs, Education, Life in the Classroom

For the first time ever in my career, you can walk into my classroom almost any time these days and it is silent, students sitting facing forward in their desks. District policy dictates that the desks face the front of the

Back to School Nightmares

November 6, 2020Caitlin Gawlowski Current Affairs, Life in the Classroom, Uncategorized

The nightmares always roll in like an angry storm system a few weeks before school starts. Students standing on their desks, unexpected observations by the principal, students not listening, being late to school, being unprepared, and angry parents are some

“Finding Gratitude in Uncertain Times”

October 31, 2020Kyle Bragg Education, Life in the Classroom, Uncategorized

During a typical year, it’s a challenge getting some kindergartners into school the first day. They are usually crying and hugging their parents, refusing to let go to enter the building. It takes some very convincing, persuasive talks to get

Page 13 of 51
←
1
...
12
13
14
...
51
→