Online teaching isn't a temporary solution anymore. It's a permanent part of how education works, and a growing career opportunity...

Includes a comprehensive list of out-of-the-box teaching information about virtual field trips, including grade-level and subject-specific recommendations that teachers across...

Expanding Learning Opportunities Traditional and virtual field trips both offer valuable educational experiences with distinct advantages. Many educators find that...

Educators are often the trusted adults who first notice when something isn't right for a student. Grooming rarely looks like...

One-hour online training helps teachers and staff spot warning signs early and know exactly what to do next. (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)...

Research shows that just four prefixes account for 97% of prefixed words in printed school English, and four suffixes account...

What Is a Morpheme? A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a word. Every word is made up...

Science of Reading (SoR) training looks different depending on where you teach. A kindergarten teacher building phonemic awareness skills has...

Reading scores have been declining for a decade. The research on why -- and what to do about it --...

Story maps are one of the most practical tools a teacher can use to build reading comprehension -- the fifth...

The Art and Science of Reading Reading isn't something the brain does naturally. In fact, unlike spoken language -- which...

Use These Effective Questions for Boosting Reading Comprehension Comprehension is the fifth pillar of the Science of Reading -- and...

How Science of Reading Training Advances Your Career More than 40 states have now passed laws or policies requiring evidence-based...

We wanted to bring to light some innovative ways teachers can make extra money. Whether you're looking to buy a...

What teachers know about learning loss that parents need to hear The summer slide is real. When students step away...

Teaching is wonderfully rewarding but also demanding. As PreK–12 educators navigate lesson planning, student needs, standards changes, and technology, stress...

If you have students with special needs in your classroom, you've likely come across the terms accommodations and modifications. These...

Quick Answer: Yes, classroom seating arrangements significantly impact student learning, attention, and academic performance. Research shows that students who sit...

Picture yourself in your classroom, facing a tough choice. Maybe you're wondering how to help a child with ADHD succeed,...

Every store I see is filled with roses, chocolate, and pink cards...Valentine's Day is around the corner!  As a teacher,...

The thought of celebrating holidays on a budget can bring concern. Many teachers feel pressure to spend beyond their means....

Why Every Educator Needs a Teacher Mentor and Now More Than Ever As Rabbi Johnathon Sacks wisely said, "Lifting others,...

Every teacher knows this frustration...we want to create an engaging, visually rich classroom, but the supply budget is already gone...

Who says learning stops when school's out? We've rounded up 50 engaging activities that disguise learning as pure summer fun....

As educators, fostering student confidence remains one of our most crucial responsibilities. In our ever-evolving educational landscape, research continues to...

Transform your classroom by using stories and real-life examples to teach. When students work with real cases, they learn better...

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. You may have read about it in the news, but what is human trafficking?...

Picture this: A student who once struggled to focus is now actively engaged in learning, simply because of a change...

Have you ever noticed a student nodding along to your lesson while their mind wanders to their latest social media...

The internet can be a double-edged sword – powerful and effective as a learning tool, but if not used intentionally,...

Ms. Rodriguez noticed something was different about her third-grade class this year. More students seemed anxious, easily startled, and struggled...

Imagine walking into Ms. Prabhu's third-grade classroom. Student projects about family traditions and community life cover one wall - from...

Wondering how to identify AI content in the classroom? Because of Artificial Intelligence’s remarkable strides in the field of education,...

As educators, we know that student success flourishes when partnering with parents to create supportive learning environments. First and foremost,...

In today's diverse classrooms, supporting students with dyslexia requires a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply understanding the condition. Our...

Educators are in a unique position to spot red flags and warning signs for students who are at-risk for suicide....

As educators, we're constantly seeking ways to improve our students' reading abilities. Enter the Science of Reading (SoR) for K-12...

In today's digital-first educational landscape, online bulletin boards have evolved from simple displays to dynamic learning tools. As educators worldwide...

A teacher may be asked to write a reflective statement about previous professional development activities. While there are many types...

It is important that teachers strive to create positive experiences and holistic learning environments for diverse learners. Children with special...

A key component of hybrid classrooms are flexible lesson plans. Why? Because hybrid classrooms cannot be treated like in-person classes, where students...

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective learning environments...

Understanding how students celebrate religious beliefs is a foundation for respect and cultural competency. Are they eating special food? Will...

The role of a substitute teacher is an important one. They work to ensure that each student receives quality instruction...

Parent-teacher conferences are held both for discussing students’ academic progress, and for building and strengthening parent-teacher partnership to achieve academic...

All too often, victims of abuse fear speaking out. This is even more common for child abuse victims. How do...

Many cases of child abuse go undetected and unreported. Seeing how April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, let’s focus our...

Keeping kids safe in today's world is an extensive topic with many facets, including child abuse reporting, internet safety, anti-bullying...

The 5 E’s is an inquiry-based learning approach that is founded on the belief that students learn by building new...

Student interest, participation, and learning are directly correlated. Students, when interested, are likely to actively engage in lessons and learn...

Big paper is a learning strategy that encourages students to silently discuss and explore topics through writing. In this collaborative...

Senior staff are sometimes requested to mentor other teachers as part of professional development programs or to help novice teachers...

Some students may have difficulty responding during discussions or when completing written assignments. Teachers can help students overcome this difficulty...

As a teacher, I find that cooking in school is a lot of fun. A cooking activity can be a reward for good behavior,...

Autistic students may have differences in sensory sensitivity that can affect their learning and performance in class. Restlessness, fidgeting, and...

Most possess the confidence and skills to speak to an individual, but public speaking for teachers is another thing altogether…...

Sometimes, innovative ideas for classroom projects fail to take off due to limited class budgets. As a result, teachers often...

Immersive learning is a digital approach to education that addresses the issue of student interest and engagement. This digital learning...

Technology can be a real game-changer in the classroom, especially for students with special needs. Students with speech and language...

Traditional classrooms use a one-fit-for-all approach to learning. This approach, however, does not consider the individual strengths and learning styles...

"Can students learn online as effectively as they do in the classroom?" Absolutely. In many ways, learning online is far...

When I was growing up, there were two kinds of kids: kids who could draw and kids who couldn't draw....

If we’ve all learned anything from what’s happening in the world these days, flexibility is key. Terms and phrases that...

Classroom communities have a positive influence on student behavior and performance.  Next to homes, schools are where students spend most...

Online teaching creates countless opportunities for using technology in the classroom and unlocks new avenues for engaging students. Even once...

In schools across the country, educators work to ensure that their students are safe. From fire safety drills to class...

Did you know that many schools do not teach cursive writing as part of the curriculum and it is not...

Humans are inherently social. Whether we’re partying, at a family gathering, or connecting virtually, we all thrive on socializing. This...

I read something recently that got me thinking. The author wrote that shifting your perspective on change can help you...

As I’m reflecting on teaching in 2020, I’m realizing that as much as we may try to control things -...

What is a Learning Management System (LMS)? A Learning Management System (LMS) is a website used by schools to create...

Do you take time to reflect and remember your greatest victories as a teacher? It can be easy to remember...

April is Autism Awareness month and I've been thinking about what awareness really means. Does it mean we know there's...

Confession time: Math was NOT my favorite subject in school. Some students, and even teachers, might agree with me --...

Since 1998, Beloit College has released the Beloit College Mindset List, providing a look at the cultural touchstones that shape...

A few years ago, I was involved in helping create a charter school focused on business. One of our goals...

You know this person…everything needs to be perfect, from dotting every ‘i’ to crossing every ‘t.’ When it comes to...

As a teacher, I’m sure you’ve had days when you wish you didn’t have to use your “red pen” again...

At some point, each of us comes to the realization that we have so much to learn, and a long...

I was recently scrolling through an educator’s Facebook group and I found an interesting thread about distance learning during COVID-19....

The hardest times often teach us the deepest lessons. I remember the last week of my dog’s life and in...

I LOVE brainstorming ideas! The past couple of weeks, here at Professional Learning Board, we have been discussing various plans...

We are in a time period where best practices for teaching students in the classroom are evolving and technology is...

All throughout my childhood, I was picked on, made fun of, and even called hurtful names. A lot of the...

I recently had the privilege of attending a conference with thousands of educators (yes, it was the days before social...

A while back, I visited a friend's son in the hospital, and I was reminded of the movie "Patch Adams." Dr. Adams was a physician...

A few weeks ago, I started thinking about the 21st century teacher. Especially now that distance learning and virtual classrooms...

As both a parent and a teacher, I often struggle with two conflicting voices in my head. As a parent,...