Illinois teachers must renew their professional educator license every five years by completing approved ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) clock hours. While your school or district may offer you some professional development, you may also need to find additional professional development on your own. If you are not currently in the classroom, you likely…
Bring the zoo to you. Bring the zoo to you. Classroom Ideas, Field Trips, Learning at Home: Websites & Online Activities, Virtual Classroom We Are Teachers
In the age of digitization, convenience is king. The integration of digital wallets with ride-sharing apps has revolutionized how users pay for transportation, creating seamless experiences that save time, enhance security, and improve efficiency. From urban dwellers relying on ride-sharing for daily commutes to travelers navigating foreign cities, this technological convergence is transforming mobility solutions. This blog…
The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, reveal that the nation’s fourth- and eighth-graders continue to struggle to regain academic ground lost during the pandemic. While there are some encouraging signs in mathematics, reading scores have declined further, raising concerns among education experts. The…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become an integral part of higher education, offering both opportunities and challenges for institutions. Universities and colleges must harness AI without losing the personal touch vital to student success – this integration holds immense promise but needs careful consideration to avoid creating alienating AI systems. What is Humanized AI? Why is…
I learned so much from a recent episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast featuring an interview with Trevor Noah that I felt the need to write a second article. Many of the issues discussed were ones I could relate to based on my experiences in education. As a teacher, I strive to ensure my…
NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just Right Reader recently donated 315,000 books to support students in grades K-2 throughout northwest and western North Carolina. The books, which are included in Just Right Reader’s Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs, were distributed…
America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and…
These cosmic truths will blow your students’ minds! These cosmic truths will blow your students’ minds! Classroom Ideas, Earth Science, Fun Facts, Science, STEM We Are Teachers
Key points: Centralizing district communications ensures information is sent quickly and reliably 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle For more news on district communications, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Our district is incredibly diverse, with 33 languages across our 13 schools, according to our…