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Delivering pragmatic articles and resources to K–12 educators everywhere.
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"Students became more responsible—not because I told them to, but because their learning had become theirs. They knew they were trusted. And they rose to meet that trust."
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
Breaking the Rules: How Giving Students More Choice Transformed My Teaching
When I told my fifth-grade class that they were old enough to take charge of their own learning, something unexpected happened.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Students became more responsible—not because I told them to, but because their learning had become theirs. They knew they were trusted. And they rose to meet that trust."
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
Supporting teachers in their fight is about more than just education—it’s about protecting the democratic freedoms we all depend on.
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike?
In Alberta, teachers have effectively lost their constitutional right to strike.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Supporting teachers in their fight is about more than just education—it’s about protecting the democratic freedoms we all depend on.
From strained school budgets to increased learning loss, the rising number of weather-related disruptions can have far-reaching consequences. A recent report from NWEA highlighted what districts can do to better prepare for these events.
Severe Weather Disruptions Increasingly Impact U.S. Schools
In the 2024–25 school year alone, nearly 10,000 schools were forced to temporarily close due to weather-related incidents.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
From strained school budgets to increased learning loss, the rising number of weather-related disruptions can have far-reaching consequences. A recent report from NWEA highlighted what districts can do to better prepare for these events.
"So much of the world around us involves money. If we are to help prepare students for the next phases of their lives, money should be a component of every course."
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
“Why Aren’t We Taught About Investments in School?” Rethinking Financial Education for K–8 Students
I believe it is vital for some form of investment education to exist in every school. In every classroom.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"So much of the world around us involves money. If we are to help prepare students for the next phases of their lives, money should be a component of every course."
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
"By hearing and telling stories, students are able to improve their language skills, confidence, friendships, and vocabulary retention."
#EduSky #ESL #ELL #Writing #Reading
#EduSky #ESL #ELL #Writing #Reading
Let Me Tell You a Funny Story… Teaching ESL with Laughs, Not Lectures
Nothing draws students in, holds their attention, and helps them remember quite like a story.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Sometimes, the best lessons aren’t always about what we teach. Sometimes, they’re about what we inspire. (And occasionally, they’re about getting relationship advice from an Oscar-winning actor too.)
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
Beyond Fame, Fortune, and Followers: Inspiring Students to Redefine Success
I wanted to show my students that success has many faces—and most of them aren’t filtered on Instagram.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sometimes, the best lessons aren’t always about what we teach. Sometimes, they’re about what we inspire. (And occasionally, they’re about getting relationship advice from an Oscar-winning actor too.)
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
"A JIB team works to create a school culture where staff, students, and families feel welcome, heard, and valued. It seeks to understand the needs, concerns, and challenges of a school, particularly in regard to racial equity."
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
Leading Our School’s First (and Last) Justice Committee
When my principal asked if I could lead our school’s new Justice, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, I was both surprised and delighted.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"A JIB team works to create a school culture where staff, students, and families feel welcome, heard, and valued. It seeks to understand the needs, concerns, and challenges of a school, particularly in regard to racial equity."
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
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"WHE is entirely free to search, read, and consume, which is why there are thousands of teachers in every country who use it."
Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Newly Launched History AI Chat Helps Students to Search World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia’s AI Chat now makes it easier for students to find reliable answers to their questions.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"WHE is entirely free to search, read, and consume, which is why there are thousands of teachers in every country who use it."
Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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"Through this learning activity, students not only achieved significant academic growth but also gained a deeper understanding of their place in the world."
#EduSky #Diversity #SocialStudies #StudentAgency #ProjectBasedLearning
#EduSky #Diversity #SocialStudies #StudentAgency #ProjectBasedLearning
Celebrating Heritage: A Student-Led Journey Across Cultures
In today’s diverse classrooms, fostering cultural awareness is essential for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Through this learning activity, students not only achieved significant academic growth but also gained a deeper understanding of their place in the world."
#EduSky #Diversity #SocialStudies #StudentAgency #ProjectBasedLearning
#EduSky #Diversity #SocialStudies #StudentAgency #ProjectBasedLearning
"There are many elements that serve as instruction on the farm, and with the right kind of eyes, it quickly becomes clear that the most important is the food."
#EduSky #FoodAndNutrition #Farming #EducationalFarm
#EduSky #FoodAndNutrition #Farming #EducationalFarm
Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Life Lessons from an Educational Farm
Waynesboro Education Farm is an ambitious project.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"There are many elements that serve as instruction on the farm, and with the right kind of eyes, it quickly becomes clear that the most important is the food."
#EduSky #FoodAndNutrition #Farming #EducationalFarm
#EduSky #FoodAndNutrition #Farming #EducationalFarm
#BannedBooksWeek starts on Monday. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on some of the books that have been banned, challenged, or quietly removed from shelves over the years. Whose voices get to be heard, and whose are left out?
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #BookBans #K12
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #BookBans #K12
Shining a Spotlight on 10 Banned Books
All students have the right to see themselves reflected in the books they read.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For children with diverse interests and learning styles, these activities will be critical in helping them understand biological concepts in a creative way. (Bonus: one of them is even fall themed!) 🍃🍂
#EduSky #Science #STEM #Biology #Origami #Art
#EduSky #Science #STEM #Biology #Origami #Art
Explorations in Biology Through Origami, 3D Modeling, and Optical Illusions
Blending art and biology through hands-on paper-folding activities is a fun and unique way to engage elementary students.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For #NationalComicBookDay, check out our recent article by
@msruthy.bsky.social, where she shares several comic and graphic novel series featuring Hispanic/Latinx characters that have resonated with her students.
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #ComicBooks
@msruthy.bsky.social, where she shares several comic and graphic novel series featuring Hispanic/Latinx characters that have resonated with her students.
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #ComicBooks
Empowering Education: Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Representation in Comics
Students want to see themselves reflected within the pages of their beloved comics.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
For #NationalComicBookDay, check out our recent article by
@msruthy.bsky.social, where she shares several comic and graphic novel series featuring Hispanic/Latinx characters that have resonated with her students.
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #ComicBooks
@msruthy.bsky.social, where she shares several comic and graphic novel series featuring Hispanic/Latinx characters that have resonated with her students.
#EduSky #Reading #Literacy #ComicBooks
Because we can’t pour from an empty cup.
#EdChat #Teaching #Burnout #MentalHealth #Wellness #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
#EdChat #Teaching #Burnout #MentalHealth #Wellness #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
5 Things Educators Need to Know to Combat Burnout This Year
These essential mindset shifts will help you avoid common pitfalls that lead to burnout.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Because we can’t pour from an empty cup.
#EdChat #Teaching #Burnout #MentalHealth #Wellness #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
#EdChat #Teaching #Burnout #MentalHealth #Wellness #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
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Want to know where all of the thoughtful and reflective educators went? This article in @teachmag.bsky.social by @jennavandenberg.bsky.social sums it up perfectly! Substack is a place to “stop, step back, think about” and share our teaching. #TeacherSky
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Social Media, but with Paragraphs: Using Substack to Reflect and Connect
I’ve finally found the perfect space to force myself to stop, step back, and think about what I’m teaching. That place is Substack.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Want to know where all of the thoughtful and reflective educators went? This article in @teachmag.bsky.social by @jennavandenberg.bsky.social sums it up perfectly! Substack is a place to “stop, step back, think about” and share our teaching. #TeacherSky
teachmag.com/using-substa...
teachmag.com/using-substa...
"These PD opportunities helped me become more confident as a teacher, both in my classroom and in professional settings in general."
#EduSky #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewTeachers
#EduSky #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewTeachers
The Value of Accessing Professional Development in Your First Years of Teaching
In my first year of full-time teaching, I went to every professional development opportunity I had access to.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"These PD opportunities helped me become more confident as a teacher, both in my classroom and in professional settings in general."
#EduSky #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewTeachers
#EduSky #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewTeachers
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Reading Jared Fox’s LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, educators will gain the inspirational impetus and practical know-how to empower themselves, our students, and their communities. #BackToSchool @teachmag.bsky.social
New Book from NYC Science Teacher Strives to Reimagine Education in Urban Classrooms
In "Learning Environment," award-winning NYC science teacher Dr. Fox invites readers into his classroom and beyond its walls.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Reading Jared Fox’s LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, educators will gain the inspirational impetus and practical know-how to empower themselves, our students, and their communities. #BackToSchool @teachmag.bsky.social
Icebreaker activities are essential during the first few weeks of school. Here are 6 fun exercises designed to “break the ice” and help students get to know each other.
#EduSky #BackToSchool #IcebreakerGames
#EduSky #BackToSchool #IcebreakerGames
Break the Ice: The Ultimate Back-to-School Toolkit
These simple icebreaker activities, as recommended by K–12 educators, are sure to help make this back-to-school season your best one yet.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Icebreaker activities are essential during the first few weeks of school. Here are 6 fun exercises designed to “break the ice” and help students get to know each other.
#EduSky #BackToSchool #IcebreakerGames
#EduSky #BackToSchool #IcebreakerGames
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I had some thoughts about Hispanic/Latinx representation in comics… @teachmag.bsky.social published them 🤓
💥 #ComicsAreReading
Read it here: teachmag.com/hispanic-lat...
💥 #ComicsAreReading
Read it here: teachmag.com/hispanic-lat...
September 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I had some thoughts about Hispanic/Latinx representation in comics… @teachmag.bsky.social published them 🤓
💥 #ComicsAreReading
Read it here: teachmag.com/hispanic-lat...
💥 #ComicsAreReading
Read it here: teachmag.com/hispanic-lat...
Our back-to-school issue explores the journeys we take and how they shape us. From reflections on mentorship, to new ways to engage with art and literature, inside you’ll find plenty of strategies to carry into your classroom as the year unfolds. bit.ly/3VLQKBO
#EduSky #K12 #BackToSchool
#EduSky #K12 #BackToSchool
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our back-to-school issue explores the journeys we take and how they shape us. From reflections on mentorship, to new ways to engage with art and literature, inside you’ll find plenty of strategies to carry into your classroom as the year unfolds. bit.ly/3VLQKBO
#EduSky #K12 #BackToSchool
#EduSky #K12 #BackToSchool
Here are a few simple suggestions to help you trade lunchtime chaos for something that feels calm, kind, and maybe even a little bit fun.
#EduSky #BackToSchool #Cafeteria #ClassroomManagement
#EduSky #BackToSchool #Cafeteria #ClassroomManagement
How to Tame a Chaotic School Cafeteria: 7 Tips for Managing Lunchroom Behavior
Does lunchtime feel like pure chaos at your school? It doesn’t have to.
teachmag.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Here are a few simple suggestions to help you trade lunchtime chaos for something that feels calm, kind, and maybe even a little bit fun.
#EduSky #BackToSchool #Cafeteria #ClassroomManagement
#EduSky #BackToSchool #Cafeteria #ClassroomManagement
"The boundaries you make now just might be the key to maintaining and sustaining that enthusiasm you’re currently experiencing, at the start of your career in education, for the long haul."
#EduSky #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #ProfessionalBoundaries #MentalHealth #Burnout
#EduSky #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #ProfessionalBoundaries #MentalHealth #Burnout
Professional and Present: Creating Healthy Boundaries in Your First Year of Teaching
Early in your teaching career, there are many areas in which you should consider establishing boundaries.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"The boundaries you make now just might be the key to maintaining and sustaining that enthusiasm you’re currently experiencing, at the start of your career in education, for the long haul."
#EduSky #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #ProfessionalBoundaries #MentalHealth #Burnout
#EduSky #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #ProfessionalBoundaries #MentalHealth #Burnout
"Allowing learners to choose their own seats reduces restlessness and promotes responsibility, time management, and self-discipline—skills that are necessary for future success."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #FlexibleSeating #LearningEnvironment #StudentAgency #SpecialEducation
#EduSky #ClassManagement #FlexibleSeating #LearningEnvironment #StudentAgency #SpecialEducation
Ditch the Desk and Embrace the Flex
I have long believed that comfort and mobility play a significant role in learning.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Allowing learners to choose their own seats reduces restlessness and promotes responsibility, time management, and self-discipline—skills that are necessary for future success."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #FlexibleSeating #LearningEnvironment #StudentAgency #SpecialEducation
#EduSky #ClassManagement #FlexibleSeating #LearningEnvironment #StudentAgency #SpecialEducation
"When students feel connected to and respected by you, they’ll try to be better for you."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #RelationshipBuilding #BehaviorManagement
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #RelationshipBuilding #BehaviorManagement
The Secret to a Quiet Lunch Break: Building Student Relationships
I’ve learned that building relationships with my students is by far the most effective classroom management strategy.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"When students feel connected to and respected by you, they’ll try to be better for you."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #RelationshipBuilding #BehaviorManagement
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #RelationshipBuilding #BehaviorManagement
"When we build predictable routines, we make space for students and teachers to focus on what matters most: learning and connection."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
Why Lining Up Is Good for Students (and Schools)
Something as simple as lining up can bring clarity, consistency, and connection, benefiting not just students, but staff as well.
teachmag.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"When we build predictable routines, we make space for students and teachers to focus on what matters most: learning and connection."
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #NewTeachers
#EduSky #ClassManagement #BackToSchool #NewTeachers