Emergency substitute plans may well just be a lifesaver. Whether your school administration requires you to submit them or not, it is always a great idea to have a set of emergency sub plans for at least one day (even up to a week's worth) for those times when you have to take time off unexpectedly. Here are some tips for preparing emergency sub plans that will have you breathing a sigh of relief if/when the time comes.
One of the most difficult aspects of teaching To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Of Mice and Men, and similar classic texts is how to appropriately and sensitively approach the repeated use of the “n-word” in the texts. Here are some resources and tips for engaging in safe, valuable, inclusive conversations in your high school classroom.
Have you used Literature Circles in your classroom? What technique has been the most successful for you? Here are 5 Steps for Using Literature Circles in your middle or high school classroom.
Since the creation and introduction of social media and social networking through technology, teachers have been leveraging it to become better teachers and supporters of other teachers. By nature, teachers want to help not only students, but also other teachers. Here are 5 Places to Find and Get Support for Teachers.
We've asked veteran and new teachers what they feel are the most important words of advice new teachers need to hear and they certainly delivered! Here are 7 tips for new teachers (and some great reminders for veteran teachers!)
