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First Semester Goals Check-In: Assess the Effectiveness of Your Classroom Procedures
By Andrew Hawk For most schools in the United States, winter break marks the halfway point of the school year. This is a good time for teachers to step back and examine the success of their classrooms. My school system … Continue reading
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How Educators Recharge Over Winter Break
As fulfilling as working with students of all ages can be, the daily challenges you face may leave you feeling depleted and headed toward burnout. Our Advisory Board is here to share what they’re doing to recharge over the winter … Continue reading
Are You a Teacher? Be Wonder Woman, Not Superman
By Justin Ashley, author of The Balanced Teacher Path I was just a few months into my first year of teaching. I’d thought I was going to change the world, but there I was, bawling my eyes out in the … Continue reading
Is It Winter Break Yet?
By Shannon Anderson, author of Coasting Casey Transforming our classrooms into winter wonderlands for the month of December spreads good cheer and sets the mood for the upcoming holiday festivities. It can also spark the onset of so much excitement … Continue reading
Pinterest-Inspired Winter Art and Activities for Back-to-School
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. Even after the holiday season is over, you can have a festive classroom by decking your walls with winter-themed artwork and activities. Below I share … Continue reading