Rest, Reflect, and Reset: 9 Books to Read Over the Break
Take this summer to rest, reflect, and reset before the next academic year with these book recommendations from our educator community.
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What Every Job-Seeker Should Know About District, Independent, and Charter Schools
To understand which school you want to apply to, you must have a good understanding of the different school types that exist in the US.
Advice From Our Educators: 6 Ways to Deal with Teacher Burnout
Here are six ways teachers advise other teachers to deal with burnout.
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.
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.
Preparing to Stand Out in the Virtual Educator Job Search
Discover what to look for, questions to ask your interviewers, and ways to build your own confidence as you search for your next right-fit role.
Four Steps to a Polished Teaching Portfolio
To stand out from the crowd and get ahead of the competition, putting together a teaching portfolio that highlights your strengths and teaching persona can help get you to the front of the line for your next interview.
Creating Safe Spaces for Children to Process the Election (and the Results!)
Just like many adults, when it comes to the 2020 election, children are feeling anxious, scared, and confused. Sifting through media messages can be a challenge for anyone, and it's important to help children understand what they are seeing and and hearing from the news, and from those around them.
The Benefits of Learning Pods for Teachers
Data shows that smaller groups significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission — giving children the opportunity to learn and socialize in safer environments. Now, many families are creating learning pods and establishing health and safety protocols for their inner circles.
Learning Pods 101: A Checklist for Teachers
Even with hiring freezes and health risks adding to the challenges of the teacher job search, there’s still an opportunity for educators to find right-fit positions for the fall.