7 Ways Common Core Will Change Your Classroom
The biggest pedagogic change to American education since the arrival of John Dewey is happening right now. It’s called Common
Journal Teaching Strategies
Journal writing is an excellent form of self-expression. Journals are a way students can process their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and
12 Reasons to Be Thankful You Are a
Teaching is not a profession known for instant gratification. Sometimes, we teachers can feel completely unappreciated. Dubbed a “thankless job”,
How to Motivate a Negative Teacher
by Joe A. Martin, Jr., Ed.D. A teacher recently wrote me requesting advice on how to keep herself motivated. Here
Getting Students to Commit to Learning
by Joe A. Martin, Jr., Ed.D. I think one of the most tragic things to witness as a teach Unfortunately,
When the Teacher Becomes the Student
by Joe A. Martin, Jr., Ed.D. A relationship expert once said that during an argument, there’s usually three sides to
Handling In-House School Conflict
by Jennifer Cheifetz Nobody likes conflict in the workplace, especially when it impacts the way you do your job. But
Teach Outside Your Comfort Zone
by Professor Joe Martin It was the middle of the school year, and I was going through a rough stretch