The end of the school year is an exciting time — and not just for the students. As a teacher, you’re looking forward to three months away from the classroom, where you can focus on the year ahead and hone the new ideas that you have. In fact, you might even have a little bit of fun during your time away! But first, you need to finish what you started, and that’s why it’s important to make an extra effort during the last few weeks of the school year. Here’s five things you can do to end the year on a positive note and feel better prepared for the year to come. [...]
If you’re like most teachers, you’re heavily invested in your teaching prowess, and want your district to value you for all you can do. Your evaluations are a great time to demonstrate your skills to an audience, but that means some serious prep work. Here are 13 tips to help you pass with flying colors. [...]
There are more than 3.5 million teachers in the United States — and a portion of those educators are navigating their first year in the classroom. If you are about to join the group of excited yet intimidated first-year teachers in the next school year, it’s a good time to begin preparing for this upcoming [...]