race Difficult Conversations in Difficult Times Pt.2: Practical Ways to Develop Systemic Awareness The most dangerous conversations we have about race are the ones we don't have. But starting these conversations can be uncomfortable, and finding a place to start is hard. Here are 5 practical ways to start this dialogue with both students AND teachers.
race Difficult Conversations in Difficult Times Pt. 1: How to Talk About Race at School To honor Black History Month, Principal Sean Larry Stevens gives his perspective on how to have difficult conversations about race and racism with kids.
empathy Why You Should Integrate Social Emotional Learning in Your Classroom Tips on teaching your students how to manage their feelings and foster their emotional well-being.
mindfulness Practice Over Perfection: Bringing Mindfulness to Your Classroom Want tips on how to be more present for the second half of the year? Mindfulness expert April Frazier-Wong gives guidance on how to practice mindfulness for yourself and with your students as things ramp up.
students Closing the Year Without Crashing: Great Classroom Management Tips to Help You Weather the Storm Does the incoming break have your kids so wound up that they're literally tearing down the walls? Here are a great few tips from NYC high school teachers Brittney Cook and Deb Schaeffer on how to bring calm to a storm during any situation.
classroom management Classroom Management 101 NYC DOE Model Teacher, 9-year teaching veteran, and CEO Melanie Smith gives tips and best practices on managing a crazy classroom.
