There is no extra credit in the weight room. No one can charm their way through a missed rep, negotiate their way out of ...

In this video I walk through the non traditional rules I use in my classroom to keep things fair and respectful. I talk about how I handle phones, bathroom breaks, seating choices, and why I let ...

One of the best parts of being a teacher is the creativity it affords. Whether it’s decorating our classroom, planning an activity, or collaborating with a colleague, when we ignite our individual ...

Fulfilling IDEA’s promise often requires more than dedicated educators and traditional resources; it demands innovative approaches that adapt to each student’s unique strengths, needs and interests.

Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game” ...

Earlier this year, I designed a “book tasting” for my middle school class that changed my career in a matter of days. Inspired by a National Council of Teachers of English initiative, I generated a ...

Recently, lawmakers in Iowa penned a bill that, if passed, would have required cameras in every K-12 classroom in the state. These cameras would allow parents to livestream their children’s lessons ...

It is the weekend before my students arrive for the new school year. I am in my classroom listening to Lofi beats, pondering what has been and what is to come. All around my room are reminders of my ...

When I first started experimenting with AI in my classroom, I saw the same thing repeatedly from students. They treated it like Google. Ask a question, get an answer, move on. It didn’t take long to ...