Here are some tips for YOU, Educators, that we hope you may use to practice some self-care!
Educator Self – Care Tips During Quarantine
How to Use Google Voice
Google Voice is an excellent software for educators to use to call parents instead of their cell phones.
The Reading Wars Continue
I tend to avoid the debates among people discussing reading. I think there is some truth in all sides of a debate. I learned to read early and easily. I am also unabashedly an advocate for children with dyslexia, as it has been an issue identified and championed by our members. I am encouraged by … Continue reading The Reading Wars Continue
7 Ways to Foster Parent Engagement
As educators, we all know how crucial parental engagement is to a student’s success in school. We wish that we could engage all parents with the snap of our fingers. For some parents, teachers don’t even have to do that much. And yet, other parents take far more cajoling. Try some of the hints listed … Continue reading 7 Ways to Foster Parent Engagement
Things Educators Wish More People Knew About Their Profession
This week, we asked our members what they wish more people knew about being in the education profession. Here are some of their responses. "It's practically impossible to leave work at work. It might be planning, grading, or just plain thinking about work and our students...but leaving it in the school building is not a … Continue reading Things Educators Wish More People Knew About Their Profession
7 R’s Reveal Back to School Realities Post COVID
Recovery. Our approach to returning to school in September 2021 has to be one of recovery. The challenge faced by educators is that recovery must be as unique as the impact of the pandemic was on each child. Mental health is as much of a concern as is unfinished learning. Teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, … Continue reading 7 R’s Reveal Back to School Realities Post COVID
Tennessee Juneteenth Celebration List 2021
On Saturday, June 19th, people around the country will be celebrating an important day in American history, Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to announce the freedom of over 250,000 slaves by executive decree. The National Museum of African American History and Culture states, "The historical legacy of … Continue reading Tennessee Juneteenth Celebration List 2021
The Weeds in a Greener Pasture: Five Cost Considerations of Changing School Districts
Given the current funding for teacher salaries and the prospect of minimum salary increases in the future, teachers seek higher paying jobs in other districts as an avenue to increase their income without having to earn an advanced degree or going into administration. When considering employment in a higher paying school district, several cost considerations … Continue reading The Weeds in a Greener Pasture: Five Cost Considerations of Changing School Districts
Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation & Student Acceleration Act – Part 2
SUMMARY: Requires local education agencies and public charter schools to implement a program of after-school learning mini-camps, learning loss bridge camps, and summer learning camps to remediate student learning loss. It will prioritize students who score below proficient in both reading (ELA) and math subjects and strengthens laws around a 3rd grade reading gate so we no longer … Continue reading Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation & Student Acceleration Act – Part 2
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