Although the core goals remain constant, leading a classroom today is not the same as it was 20 years ago. A big factor leading the change is technology. American Board’s study materials note, when used correctly, technology 'allows teachers to personalize…
When the holiday season has ended but spring is nowhere in sight, the short winter days can seem incredibly long. And classrooms are not immune to the winter blues. These energy-boosting exercises could be exactly what you and your…
Learning how to develop ideas in writing is a major challenge for many students. Developing critical thinking means learning to think clearly and form judgments. Writing can be used as a tool to evaluate a student’s ability to develop…
Teachers are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. While reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare herself for managing a classroom.…
For teachers, starting a teaching job in mid-year requires a unique kind of pre-planning. You're stepping in mid-year and you have completely different challenges to face than a teacher starting in August or September. Here are a few classroom…
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…
As winter break approaches, your students are buzzing with excitement—and let’s be honest, you might be too. Instead of fighting the holiday energy, channel it into meaningful, creative learning. Below are updated ideas your students will love, along with…
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…
