Punishing Teachers Who Resign Will Not Remedy This Historic Teacher Shortage
I don't believe in using negative reinforcement with my students, so why would I support it being used on teachers?
Meghan Mathis, M.Ed., Elementary and Special Education
Meghan is an Associate Editor at We Are Teachers. She spent 18 years teaching English/Language Arts in the public school setting and holds a Master's Degree in Elementary and Special Education.
#IfWeAppreciatedTeachers Is Trending and Teachers Aren’t Holding Back
Not calling us "groomers" would be a nice start. Just sayin'.
This Parody Secretary of Education Account is Everything
Satire is moral outrage transformed into comic art. —Phillip Roth
10 Fixes to the First 5 Minutes of Class That Make a World of Difference
The beginning is the most important part of the work. — Plato
How Do We Address School Staffing Shortages Without Heaping More Work on Teachers?
Just because teachers often CAN do it all doesn't mean they should be expected to.
How Many Kids in Your Classroom Don’t Have Internet at Home? Now They Can Get it For Free
Help ensure internet access is not a barrier to a child’s education.
Free Poster Set: Pizza Fractions
Who knew learning could be so delicious?
Worried About Your School’s Indoor Air Quality? 7 Warning Signs to Watch For
Is it normal to go through a box of tissues a day?
What Are the Signs of Secondary Traumatic Stress? Take the Teacher Quiz
Is always being there for your students hurting you?
5 One-Minute Activities To Help Your Students Build Emotional Resilience
A little practice can have a lasting impact.
“I’ll Never Forget It.” Teachers Share the Things an Admin Did That They’ll Always Be Grateful For
To all the good principals and admins—thank you!
Grades:
High School
Free Digital Screening Kit for Sun Safety Film Executive Produced by Kerry Washington
Bring an award-winning documentary from Neutrogena to your classroom!
Grades:
Elementary School
25 Bug Puns You Can “Bee” Sure Your Students Will Love
Let’s hope they don’t "fly" over your head!
Implicit Bias Tests — Why Every Teacher Should Take a Few
I am committed to acknowledging my own hidden biases so that I can be a better teacher for my students.
Grades:
High School
5 English Assignments I’m Not Giving Anymore
We had some good times, shoebox diorama, but I've outgrown you.
Grades:
Elementary School
29 of the Coziest Instagram & TikTok Accounts to Help You Completely Unplug From School
The coziest, cuddliest Instagram and TikTok accounts to help you hibernate in style!
