This Teacher’s Policy Cuts Down on So Many Missing and Late Assignments
Could an automatic 48-hour grace period for all assignments be the key to eliminating missing and late assignments?
Sarah Morris
Sarah Ruth Morris, Ph.D., is an educational researcher at Rice University. Sarah studies educational policy issues and collaborates closely with a local Texas school district, helping them create research more relevant to their needs. She is a former middle school math teacher.
You’ll Never Hear “Can I Go to the Bathroom?” Again With This Simple Light System
This light system is just what you need to keep classroom disruptions to a minimum.
Grades:
Elementary School
Teachers: Let This Be Your Inspiration To Use Glue Sponges (and Never Look Back)
"These glue sponges are the easiest, least messy, and fastest way I've ever glued with my students."
New Research Says Principal Experience Does Not Boost School Performance
Despite our expectations, more years on the job don't always improve school performance.
This Teacher Acts Out the Questions His Students Will STILL Be Asking at His Funeral
A teacher's work is never done—not even in the afterlife.
OK, Why Hadn’t We Considered This Scheduling Hack To Supercharge Our Weekly Productivity?
"You can immediately get to the task at hand and know that everything will get done."
How States Are Engaging Young Voters and Which States Are Required To Do So
Some states are required to offer voter registration in schools. Is yours?
Grades:
Grades 6-12
This Incredibly Realistic Portrayal of a Teacher Going From 1st to 8th Period Made Us Howl
"Swag recognizes swag. What are we doing here?"
This Hack for Documenting Parent Contact Is a Game Changer
Get ready to work smarter, not harder.
New Research Says Engaging With Kids During Screen Time Can Boost Learning
Interaction with a child during screen time could become a teaching moment.
In Many Schools, Parents Now Have More Power Than Admin. How Did We Get Here?
Sorry, but the customer isn't always right.
This Teacher’s “Batching” Hack Saves Time and Benefits Everyone
Suffering from brain lag trying to get everything done? This batching strategy might be for you.
This Teacher’s Saturday Night After the First Week of School Is So Relatable
Cheers to making a difference, one cozy Saturday night at a time.
Grades:
Grades 6-12
This Teacher’s One Small Shift in Feedback Now Saves Her Hours of Grading
You save time. Students get immediate feedback. Win-win.
This “Whoa” Board Is the Classroom Management Hack We Didn’t Know We Needed
Simple but effective!
New Research Says Including Students With Disabilities in General Ed Classrooms Benefits Everyone
Invested teachers make all the difference.
