In a class I’m currently taking, we have been discussing why labels are so harmful for students with exceptionalities, differences and disabilities, but I think labels are harmful for all students. For this story, I’ll need to go back to…
Being a teacher or substitute teacher might seem intimidating to some people because you are constantly speaking in front of a live audience. Sure, your audience is often a young one, and they may need reminders to sit “Cross Criss,…
This summer, I will be returning to my alma mater for my 20 year reunion, so I’ve had some time to reflect back on how different my college years were from my current experiences of being a student again in…
It’s no secret that compared with other professions, teachers don’t make a lot of money, but if you’re thinking about entering this profession as a second career, it helps to understand how the compensation schedule works in a public school…
As a parent, I couldn’t ignore all of the headlines and news stories about the teacher shortage currently happening. In fact, California was ranked third in a study of states with the highest teacher shortage, see article here. But this…
Have you ever been curious to see if there were any studies done around how many managers have gotten management training? Based on my personal experience and chatting with peers, there seem to be many managers without such formal training. …
One of the most special things a teacher can do is create a safe space inside the classroom. When children feel like they can be themselves, the learning will happen spontaneously. Children are naturally curious about the world around them. …
Did I need to quit my job before starting to substitute teach? In hindsight, probably not. I didn’t know any better, so I quit my job in the spring and by the time I got my substitute teaching credential in…
Throughout the day, the student is expected to follow instructions, listen to teachers and ask permission to drink water and go to the bathroom. Schedules are highly regimented, with blocks of instruction for math, language arts, science and social studies. …
When I first signed up for a class about Classroom Management, I envisioned learning lots of tips and tricks for quieting students quickly and enticing them to do their schoolwork. However, our discussions first take us a step back to…