Awardees of the 2021 Equity & Access Grant
Selected’s inaugural Equity and Access Grant will support the recruitment efforts of five private schools serving under-resourced populations. Meet our 2021 grantees.
Advice From Our Educators: 6 Ways to Deal with Teacher Burnout
Here are six ways teachers advise other teachers to deal with burnout.
Improving Literacy Skills: 6 Ways to Promote Literacy at Home
Not being able to read, write, or comprehend can affect how the student learns and negatively impact other aspects of the student's life. Here are six ways to promote literacy at home.
Three Strategies to Understand and Address Student Misbehavior
Successful teachers understand the root of student misbehaviors and address them appropriately. Here are three strategies to apply in your classroom.
Establishing Student Voice: The First Days of School
Learn how to emphasize student voice during the first days of school to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom.
How to Keep Your Kids Engaged and Motivated During Remote Learning
Student Voice is a strategy used by many teachers to keep more than 20 students motivated and engaged at any given time. Today, many parents are wondering –yet again– how to keep students motivated and engaged in their academics during remote learning.
How to Interview Teachers of Your Learning Pod
How to best structure and conduct teacher interviews for their learning pod. Investing upfront in a process will result in a better hire, and ultimately, a better experience for your child(ren).
Designing a Health and Safety Protocol for Your Learning Pod
For many families, one of the top priorities of their learning pod is health and safety. Formalizing a health and safety protocol can help minimize risk and create a common standard of behavior for all parties involved.
5 Steps to Setting Up a Private Learning Pod
With the rise of COVID-19, you may be familiar with the term trust circle — a small, tight-knit social circle committed to following the same set of safety precautions. Now, a new name is arising: learning pod.
4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Private Teacher for Your Learning Pod
When it comes to hiring the teacher that is right for your family — or your circle of families — it’s important to make sure you’ve checked your list of qualifications, preferences, and non-negotiables, twice.
Why Teachers Should Consider Applying to Independent Schools
Three educators share their experiences to help others understand the unique characteristics, benefits, and strategies of independent schools.
How to Find Your Culture Match: 3 Tips from School Leaders
Three tips from school leaders to determine if a school's culture is the right-fit for your career.