Sep 30, 2026
New teacher advice from a three-time Teacher of the Year. Retired fifth-grade teacher Eric Hall spent 27 years in the classroom, and he says it starts with relationships before rigor. Build trust first, and the curriculum comes easier.
On this Wonderful Classroom Wednesday, Eric, author of Controlled Chaos: Lessons They...
Sep 29, 2026
Frustrated with AI? Make it interview you first. Dr. Jie Tao of Fairfield University explains why "prompt and pray" gives you brilliant answers one day and useless ones the next, and how a few simple habits get you consistent, reliable results.
On this Tech Tool Tuesday, Jie shares the interview pattern he calls the...
Sep 28, 2026
Teacher expectations shape what students believe they can do. Edward DeShazer was suspended more than 30 times and expelled three times. Today he leads a school that went from one star to four stars in six years.
On this Motivational Monday, Edward explains the "believement gap": the distance between what a student...
Sep 25, 2026
When a student puts their head down, the question you ask next matters. Therapist and former high school teacher Charle Peck shares the one question to ask instead of "What's wrong with you?" and simple ways to support student mental health without becoming a therapist.
Charle spent years teaching high school before...
Sep 24, 2026
Why kids can't stop moving, and why some students can't sit still in class: an occupational and physical therapist explains the need behind the movement.
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