In this episode of the Progressively Incorrect podcast, I talk substitute and supply teaching with Broccoli Guy (real name: Jim Stewart Allen)! Broccoli Guy is a bit of a local celebrity over here in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Tune in to any of the Seattle sports games, […]
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Confidence Training – Seven quick ways to appear confident at work
If you find yourself lacking confidence at work, and you kick yourself for not speaking up more in meetings, you’re definitely not alone. 70% of people admit to regularly lacking confidence in themselves when it comes to their careers. Lack of confidence can be costly. It makes us doubt our […]
Bilingual books about winter – Bilingual Marketplace
*This post contains affiliate links which means we may earn a commission if you use them at no cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more information. Juliana Shoumbert Hi! I’m a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning. Happy *almost New Year! It seems that not too long […]
A Playbook for Getting Millions of Unconnected Households Online
Schools are reopened, and students have resumed in-person learning. But some relics of the pandemic are still holding strong, including dependency on digital technology to aid learning. Many teachers, flush with devices and education software from the remote school days of yore, continue to assign homework that must be completed […]
Resourceaholic: 5 Maths Gems #163
Welcome to my 163rd gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers. The new school year has brought a flurry of activity on Twitter, with tonnes of great resources being shared over the last few weeks. 1. Zeroes and Ones @TickTockMaths shared a […]
Leadership Trauma is Real — TTT4U
Leadership Trauma is Real Recently, I listened to a podcast where the guests gave their perspectives about leading underresourced and Title 1 schools. Their conversation about the struggles brought back memories of my tenure as a principal in an urban Pre-K-8th grade school. I found myself shaking my head in […]
Halloween – 10+ Fearsomely Good Outdoor Ideas | Creative STAR Learning
Halloween is a day where dressing up and having fun outside is celebrated. The origins of this festival are a matter of debate but this article is a useful starting point for any teacher wishing to acknowledge the cultural or religious connections. My favourite Halloween took place many years ago whilst I […]
Global Talent Trends in 2022
Mike reports back from the Global Talent Summit in Washington, DC. We learn what Ana Rold from Diplomatic Courier and Kelly Ryan Bailey from Skills Baby pulled together with help from Gallup and a team of experts and thought leaders focused on the skilling revolution and its impact on the […]
Colleges Have a Responsibility to Protect Students’ Best Financial Interests
Students look to their college as a trusted source of information as they determine how to pay for tuition, housing, books, and other basic needs. In today’s environment, students are facing additional financial challenges coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates, and inflation. Each year, millions […]
7 Conker Games and Advice | Creative STAR Learning
Around my home town, there are some horse chestnut trees which always have a good supply of conkers. They are a much sought after fruit with children looking for and commenting on the availability of the conkers. I now plot some of my walks to pass these trees at this […]