Plus, Leaders Must Address Teacher Well-Being With Action, Not Just Self-Care Talk
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August 21, 2024

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6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers video icon

The first year of teaching preschool students can be overwhelming, but by making a few simple preparations, pre-K teachers can jump in with confidence.

Leaders Must Address Teacher Well-Being With Action, Not Just Self-Care Talk 

By listening to educators and building supports that reflect their genuine needs and concerns, these leaders are shifting school cultures in ways that go beyond lip service.

Do Fidgets Help Students Focus? 

Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.

Teaching Kids to Manage Money Yields Big Returns, Research Says 

A 2023 study shows that when teens receive financial literacy lessons in school, they manage their money more effectively well into adulthood.

New Teachers, Don’t Fall for These 3 Pieces of Bad Advice 

A classroom veteran discusses a few common pointers that new teachers would be better off ignoring.

Building a Classroom Community That Lasts 

When high school students choose their classroom values, it helps create a learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence.

Community Builders for CTE Classrooms 

Spending the beginning of the year building community and setting class norms can have a big impact on your classroom.

Keeping Things in Perspective as a New Middle or High School Teacher 

Your classes will probably be more like Abbott Elementary than Dead Poets Society, and that’s OK.

Using Problems With Obstacles to Promote Rigorous Learning 

Presenting students with a variety of routine and nonroutine problems will help them build the skills they need to navigate their future careers.

5 Essential Tips for New Teachers 

As a new teacher, it can be hard to know what to prioritize—a classroom veteran offers advice for a successful first year.

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