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Mrs. Reavis was more than just my 5th-grade teacher. She was a lifeline. I always knew her persevering belief in me made a difference in my life, but I never …

I love this quote from a recent EdSurge article on the importance of valuing teachers: “The phrase ‘learning loss’ has become as widespread as ‘you’re on mute’ in the era …

School districts from California, to Colorado, to Texas all continue to distance themselves from legacy standardized testing, both for the K-12 education journey and for college admissions. With low standardized …

We’ve all been through a traumatic experience in the last year. In a typical year, school is the only safe place for many students, and it is often the place …

Positive experiences can be life-changing for a child. In a previous installment of this series, I shared how positive experiences with teachers throughout my childhood helped counteract some of the …

The best short videos about a neighborhood’s history, culture, or people will win Twig Create subscriptions, Apple products, and the chance to work with award-winning producers (Santa Cruz, Calif.) August …

As a first-year science teacher for fourth- through sixth-graders during the 2019-2020 school year, I made it a point to focus on building my relationships with students. I really wanted …

As a learning facilitator focused on STEAM for middle and high school students, I teach everything from math to memoir writing to furniture building, and I infuse social-emotional learning into …

The Morris school district is in northern New Jersey, about an hour northwest of New York City, depending on the traffic. Serving just over 5,700 kids in 10 schools, we’re …

All standards are important, but this year, it’s more critical than ever to identify and emphasize those that are key to future learning. While most teachers are diligent in addressing …