Let’s be real: Most people don’t love meetings. In education, like many other professions, meetings often feel more frequent than necessary. But while you may not have much control over how often they occur or how well they’re run, there are things you can do to make them work better for you. Here are four suggestions: 1. Review Objectives in Advance2. Stay Organized Your Way3. Come Prepared With Two or Three Questions or Comments4. Don’t Be That Person—Read the Room  1. Review Objectives...

Balacing career and personal life.  Teaching is one of the most emotionally and mentally demanding careers. Educators spend our days caring for and managing other people’s children, often while balancing our own responsibilities—whether that's parenting, maintaining a household, supporting extended family, or simply trying to have a personal life. These days, taking a “mental health day” is finally seen as a responsible act of self-care. But back in the day, teachers had to get a bit creative,...

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Congratulations on being a new teacher. What to do next? Here are five pieces of advice, overview tips, and strategies about teaching in the classroom.  Overview Compare teaching philosophies. Remember why you went into teaching. Excel at classroom management first. Approach each day with humility. Allow yourself to be human. Stay a (life long) learner. 1. Compare Philosophies As much as possible, educators should ensure that a school’s philosophy aligns with their own. (Note: How to write a...

Writing Report Cards Let’s be honest—every job comes with tasks that aren't exactly our favorite. Teaching is no different. And as long as the parts we do enjoy outweigh the things we don’t, we’re usually pretty content, right? Why Report Cards Can Be So Draining For teachers who like to stay in touch with families during the semester, the process becomes a little less painful. Personally, I send out emails regularly to keep parents updated. Some of my colleagues prefer text messaging, but I...

Congratulations on being a new teacher. What to do next? Here are five pieces of advice, overview tips, and strategies about teaching in the classroom.  Overview1. Compare teaching philosophies. Remember why you went into teaching.2. Excel at classroom management first.3. Approach each day with humility.4. Allow yourself to be human.5. Stay a (life long) learner.1. Compare PhilosophiesAs best you can, ensure that the school’s philosophy matches yours. (Note: How to write a teaching philosophy...