Sometimes, and we can be VERY guilty of this ourselves, we get so involved in what’s going on in our classrooms, we forget that part of our teacher life exists in the professional world, and we need to focus on building productive, professional relationships with our colleagues.
Have you ever changed your mind about assigning an activity, project, or essay because you thought to yourself, “I do…
Rubrics are a lifesaver when it comes to managing the grading load. Most English teachers are no stranger to rubrics—it’s how most of us grade essays—but in order to cut grading time and try to promote consistency within our PLC, we started using them for just about everything.
No matter how strong your classroom management is, you will eventually have at least one particularly difficult or challenging student who, despite your very best efforts, stretches your patience. Daily.
Teachers cannot do it all, nor is it reasonable to expect them to! Let’s normalize purchasing lesson plans, unit plans,…
Collaboration only truly works when we all have a part to play. You have your own unique voice, experience, and skills to bring to the table, so don’t be afraid to speak up and dive in, but be ready to learn as well. Your team is lucky to have you!