I recently attended a presentation by a University of Oregon professor discussing the challenges of revamping the curriculum to satisfy … More
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When Your Character Gets Questioned
What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More
Common Core Wearing on Ya Yet?
Like most of you, the start of the new school year has left me scrambling to keep up. Fortunately, Read … More
How Much is a Stress-Free Sub Day Worth?
Whether a classroom teacher, substitute, or administrator, EZSubPlans will provide you with inexpensive, kid-tested plans at the touch of a … More
Act-Aloud Plays
“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More
State Testing Linked to Premature Baldness
I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … More
Why You Should End the Year with Algebra
I think much of what I know about teaching, about kids, about life itself, I learned from Spanky and Our … More
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Are Your Students Paying Enough Taxes?
Right after Spring Break is when many teachers implement The Checkbook Project in their classrooms, so this week I’m foregoing … More
Are You Among the 39%?
According to an annual survey performed by Met Life, job satisfaction among teachers is just 39%–the lowest level in twenty-five … More