As a Tennessean, one of your greatest responsibilities is to help elect the legislators who represent you and the state's seven million other residents. You, your fellow citizens, and educators need an informed voice. They need you. There is no stronger influence on education legislation than the voice of actual classroom teachers. Below you will … Continue reading Tips for Effective Communication with Legislators
Advice for New Teachers
Last week, we asked veteran teachers on social media to tell us what piece of advice they would give to new teachers entering the classroom this year. This is what they said: Pray for your students. Many are coming into that classroom with issues that no child should have to endure. Get organized and stay … Continue reading Advice for New Teachers
Tennessee Juneteenth Celebration List 2022
On Sunday, 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 2022
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
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