Becoming Black: Reconciling Race Relations as an Afro-Caribbean Educator
As a Caribbean immigrant educator, I have had to adapt to the United States in several ways—racially, socially, and academically.
Classroom Perspectives
What Should a Teacher Look Like?
Ever since I was four years old, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, I never saw any teachers who shared aspects of my identities.
More than Just Chit-Chat: Teaching Social Studies with Podcasts
In my classes I use a team-structured, project-based approach to teach history and civics. It’s an approach that covers nearly all the bases.
Alumni Success Stories: Inspiring Hope During the Opioid Crisis
I am a teacher in southern West Virginia, a region defined by stereotypes and hit hard by America’s opioid epidemic.
Taking Centre Stage: The Many Roles of Contemporary ELA Teachers
To succeed in the ELA classrooms of today, teachers must possess the ability to go way beyond subject area knowledge.
Teaching Through Grief: What Happens When Educators Need Help
University training prepares educators for a lot of scenarios on the job. But what it doesn’t prepare them for is the inevitable grief that comes with it.
Learning from History: Teaching the Treaties to High School Students
All people living collectively in Canada are “treaty people,” meaning that we all have rights and responsibilities for this land we call home.
Bridging Content Gaps: The Importance of Vertical Alignment
It is imperative that teachers are aware of how their subject or subjects are vertically aligned from other grade levels, both below and above.
Art as Activism: Change Beyond School Borders
Not only do visual arts classes make space in a student’s day for creativity, they can also offer a chance to focus on something bigger.
Building Blocks That Matter: Forming Positive Relationships with Students and Families
In my classroom, I focus on taking the time to intentionally and thoughtfully form positive and meaningful relationships with my students.