Dear Teachers, Your Starfish #ThankYou
“Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing.Read More…
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Mrs. Walcott, My Fifth Grade Teacher, Inspired Me To Become An Author
When I was in the fifth grade, I was chosen from among several students to attend a four day campingRead More…
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That Time I Had To Agree WIth Betsy DeVos…God Help Me!
An interesting thing happened while I was reading through a HuffPost article about the 50 Teachers of the Year thatRead More…
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Mrs. Davis-Gray, Thank You for Huatulco
You know how in The Shawshank Redemption Andy Dufresne casually mentions Zihuatanejo to Red, while they fantasize about life outsideRead More…
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Some Creative Ideas for How You Can #ThankATeacher
“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. TheRead More…
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Coming Full Circle, The Reason I Chose To Teach At My High School
When I was a junior in high school, I received a call from my AP U.S. History teacher right beforeRead More…
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What is the NAEP and What Does It Mean for My Child?
NAEP stands for National Assessment of Educational Progress. Everyone is talking about the recent results posted to its website, butRead More…
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Teacher Perspective: Don’t Let Your Own ‘End of Year’ Burnout Shortchange Your Students
A few days ago, I found myself planning for next year. While I know that annual goals and resolutions areRead More…
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I’m Following in The Footsteps of My Father In Advocating for High Quality Education for My Children
My name is Heriberto Soto. I am from Mexico, and I stopped attending school after the second grade. Education andRead More…
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High School Standardized Test Scores Don’t Necessarily Predict College Readiness or Success
Every year, the ACT, a national exam that plays a significant role in determining college acceptance for graduating high schoolRead More…
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