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Summer SMART Goals for Teachers
By Andrew Hawk SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This describes the type of goals many teachers make at the beginning of a school year. These goals are tracked throughout the year, and the success … Continue reading
8 Ways Teachers Can Learn This Summer
By Andrew Hawk For many teachers, summer is a time to relax and recharge their batteries for the next school year. It is a time to reflect on the practices of the previous school year. There are many rumors and … Continue reading
Professional Learning That Energizes Teachers and Brings Change to the Classroom
By Diane Heacox, Ed.D, author of Making Differentiation a Habit: How to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse Classrooms (Updated Edition) It’s time to admit that professional learning sessions that both interest and excite teachers and result in educational innovation in … Continue reading
Becoming a Teacherpreneur: A Long and Winding Road, Part 2
By Ryan R. Goble, M.A., author of Making Curriculum Pop More ideas on how teachers can expand their careers outside the classroom. The famous Brazilian educator Paulo Freire said, “The teacher is . . . an artist, but being an … Continue reading
Becoming a Teacherpreneur: A Long and Winding Road, Part 1
By Ryan R. Goble, M.A., author of Making Curriculum Pop A few ideas on ways teachers can expand their careers beyond the classroom. Most of my working life has been an interesting mix of creative teaching in a traditional day … Continue reading