New Research Says Effective PD Is Necessary for Mastering Differentiated Instruction
Successful programs and PD incorporate hands-on activities like designing lesson plans, practicing in real classrooms, and engaging in simulations.
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.
New Research Says Having a Black Teacher Reduces Special Education Referrals for Black Students
The reduction in special education referrals was most significant among economically disadvantaged Black boys.
This Teacher Swears This Canva Feature Has Saved Her Hours of Prep Time
Learn how to make your teaching materials pop—without the hassle.
New Research Says Students With a Growth Mindset Gain a Month of Learning Each Year
Students with a growth mindset learn the equivalent of 33 extra days in English language arts and 31 extra days in mathematics over an academic year.
Teachers React to New Louisiana Law Requiring Classrooms To Display the Ten Commandments
"Keep your religion out of my public school. FULL STOP."
Teacher Salary Stories: A South Carolina High School Math Teacher Earning $49,500 in 2024
"I am thankful I am able to provide for my family."
Teachers Are Sharing the Most Important Things They Learned This School Year, and We’re Taking Notes
We are so here for setting boundaries.
Teacher Salary Stories: A Connecticut 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Earning $95,680 in 2024
"We have not been able to go on a vacation since our honeymoon, and I don't see any chance of it happening anytime soon."
Teacher Salary Stories: A Michigan Instructional Coach Earning $78,000 in 2024
"I do not wish to return to the classroom, ever."
Teacher Salary Stories: An Ohio Football Coach Earning $89,000 in 2024
"Any job change now ... would end up being a pay cut instead of a pay raise."
Please Stop Telling Teachers How Much You Hated Their Subject in School
It's not the friendly banter you think it is.
Teacher Salary Stories: A Kansas Elementary Teacher Earning $55,000 in 2024
"I plan to stay in education only because my degree is not transferable to anything other than childcare. I cannot afford more education."
Teacher Salary Stories: A Northern Virginia Librarian Earning $95,100 in 2024
"People lament the difficulty schools face in hiring and retaining teachers, yet balk at the notion of higher taxes needed to pay their salaries."
Teacher Salary Stories: A Kentucky Librarian With Nearly 30 Years Experience Earning $66,000 in 2024
She says teacher salaries should reflect the high honor and responsibility of educating the next generation.
Grades:
High School
Students Heading to College Next Year Are the Least College-Ready in 30 Years
What does this tell us?
Teachers Are Sharing the Biggest Secrets They’ve Kept, Proving Yet Again We Don’t Deserve Them
"Stay in your lane" just didn't sit right with these teachers.
