In recent months, the popular short-form video app TikTok has been at the center of a heated debate in the United States. With concerns raised about national security and data privacy, the possibility of a U.S. ban on the app has become a hot topic of discussion. As users, businesses, and creators on the platform,…
Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Edge•U Badges and EVERFI The day it happened to me was in my fourth year of teaching. I was in a new seventh grade language arts position, one I’d started in January after a teacher retired mid-year, so I hadn’t had enough time yet to build…
The U.S. Department of Education Invites Applications for NPD Competitive Grant By: Beatriz Ceja, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and Loredana Valtierra, Policy Advisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD) The need for bilingual and multilingual teachers is critical more than ever, as over five million of our public-school…
Hi friends! In our fast-paced lives, maintaining high energy levels and a positive mood is essential for overall well-being and happiness. While various factors contribute to our energy levels and mood, nutrition plays a crucial role. Certain foods are known for their ability to provide sustained energy, boost mood, and enhance overall happiness. In this…
The post Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: How Night Zookeeper Sparks Students’ Imagination appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In a world where education is constantly evolving, the need for innovative tools that ignite students’ creativity and passion for learning is more important than ever. Night Zookeeper, an interactive online platform, is revolutionizing the way…
Would you like to become a sole trader as a corporate trainer and be your own boss? Here you will find some useful tips. The post How to Become a Corporate Trainer or Freelance Trainer & Start a Training Business in 2024 appeared first on Symonds Research. Would you like to become a sole trader…
4 actionable lessons teachers can use today By Allison Leedie, M.Ed, partnerships manager at Khan Academy Kids and former teacher and literacy coach Planning time is limited, the copier is jammed, and a classroom observation is imminent. Sound familiar? Me too. As a former teacher and literacy coach, I know that sometimes what is most…
contributed by Barbara R. Blackburn Differentiation is a popular concept in today’s schools. After all, it makes sense. We’d all love to provide instruction tailored to every student’s needs. However, intentionally or accidentally, many teachers simply lower the rigor for struggling students. When we do that regularly, students always stay behind. In some cases, they…
Montana has introduced a new path for teacher certification. In need of teachers, the state will now allow alternative paths to teacher certification. Notably, American Board received the honor of being the first approved alternative route in the state. This means future teachers now have access to fast and affordable teacher certification using American Board…
Do you want to transform your admit and exit tickets from routine to reflective ones? From reframing prompts to fostering self-assessment, discover some actionable strategies for cultivating a culture of reflection through admit and exit tickets. The post From Routine to Reflection: How to Use Admit and Exit Tickets to Create a Culture of Reflection…