The most important benefit of doing formative assessment is that educators get to know their students better. Given that educators only guide the process of learning by responding to student performance, knowing them well can really help to improve…
No one wants to dread going to work or having a job where they just clock in and out without enjoying their day. That's why making a career change or leaving a job for a new workplace is becoming…
Your students are getting excited about holiday break and quite honestly, so are you! It's best to embrace the cheer and find ways to make fun holiday activities and decorations educational. Here's a list to get your inspired along…
A popular school assignment as Thanksgiving approaches is creating an "I'm thankful for..." list. At American Board, we decided to do the same and realized teachers top our list (especially since we could not even write the list without…
With so many school events happening every month, your bulletin board might already be plastered with posters. Some introduce the next bake sale. Others list the schedules for cheerleading practice. You’ll also have club activities every week, from band…
The growth of digital educational resources has led to an opportunity for teachers to supplement their curriculum with online content including mobile apps, blogs, podcasts, e-learning courses, and educational videos. Through these tools, K-12 students experience learning through a…
A year ago, Wisconsin's State Superintendent created a working group consisting of school administrators, principals and teachers to develop strategic solutions for Wisconsin’s teacher shortage. Two strategies developed were to “empower districts with more options and flexibility in hiring, particularly…
Keeping students engaged can be a difficult task for any teacher, but it becomes especially hard as school breaks approach or during holiday seasons. As a teacher, you may get a group of students that you just can’t seem…
One of the keys to helping students succeed is providing them with support and tools that help them gain confidence. For some students, essay writing is an assignment that can cause a lot of stress and deflate their excitement…
Pennsylvania was named the 5th best state for K-12 teachers according to WalletHub’s recent state-by-state analysis. This ranking is especially impressive since the state received 11th place in the 2016 analysis. The quality of teachers’ work environment and annual…
