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I open my mouth to review the directions that are written on the board when it starts. It’s a low hum at first, almost unnoticed. I could ignore it… what’s one whisper in the hustle of a classroom day? But then there’s a swell in the noise. It’s no longer a low whisper, but a steady rumble. Like a stream… Read More
Somewhere along the way, data became a four-letter word. I’m sure it all started back when lawmakers became more focused on test scores and less on students…and High Stakes Testing became the only thing that only mattered… but somewhere along the way, data became a word that was like nails on a chalkboard for teachers. When I talk to teachers… Read More
Please note this post contains affiliate links. As a teacher, it seems you can never have too much bulletin board space. From hanging student work, a place to keep your objectives, or some where to have a few anchor charts, there can never seem to be enough bulletin boards in your classroom. When I switched schools a few years ago, I found… Read More
October is just around the corner! Time to start thinking about those October Bulletin boards! Now, I’m a fan of leaving bulletin boards up all year, but who doesn’t love a good Fall themed board?! I’ve searched high and low for some of the best bulletin boards (and maybe a few SUPER cute doors) to help you get through October… Read More
As a teacher, I am constantly looking at the standards. Am I teaching this right? Where are we headed with this standard? What does the standard say? What does it mean? Which standards should my students have already accomplished? What does this standard look like in the next grade level? Looking through the standards is usually more of headache than… Read More
Please note this post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using this link. Yeah! You’ve got your first teaching job! Whoop-Whoop! But now things are getting real… you’re overworked, underpaid, and stressed to the max! As a new teacher, mistakes seem to be the bane of your existence. But don’t… Read More
I just need one more day between Sat and Sun... we could call it Funday! Anyone else?
It could be the pregnancy hormones, but I'm tearing up just reading the first few lines!
Autistic boy fails school exams – teacher sends him home with powerful letter that goes viral
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