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Photo: antonioguillem/123RF   TikTok has been shrouded with controversy over the past two years after catapulting into success in March of 2020. In the fall of 2021, TikTok was the source of students getting prank and challenge ideas to wreak havoc on schools and teachers across the U.S.,...

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  You hand out reading lists to your students every summer, but when was the last time you made one for yourself? Summer is the most opportune time to start something new, and there are so many books to read! Regardless of your genre preferences, you probably have some catching up to do. Here...

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Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off May 2nd, so don’t forget to show your teachers how they’re a valued part of your schools! While you may not be able to personally reach out to every teacher on your staff, there are plenty of ways to show them how they’re making a meaningful difference in their...

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Staff and teacher burnout is a crisis in schools across the country. It’s resulting in staff and teacher shortages, which in turn results in more work for those that remain. This situation isn’t unique to education; the COVID-19 pandemic sparked what is known as The Great Resignation, which refers...

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Do your students suffer from Summer-itis? Think: Senioritis (the decline of motivation felt by seniors in high school and college), but can touch just about anyone still in school when summer is right around the corner. Image source: imagesource/123RF We’re halfway through April, so summer...

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  Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a hot topic in schools right now. Understood.org defines SEL as “the process of developing and using social and emotional skills”. They also list a wide array of benefits to SEL, some of which include: “Less emotional distress Fewer disciplinary...

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As the weather gets warmer, standardized testing gets closer. Spring is testing season, so teachers and students alike are starting to feel the pressure! Here are some memory tricks to get your students prepared for the big day while minimizing the stress. Keep in mind not all memory devices work for every...

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Spring has sprung! It’s time to welcome back the warm weather, blooming flowers, and longer days; it’s what we’ve waited for all winter long! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 5 classroom activities to get your students in the spring spirit. DIY Upcycled Potted Plants Succulents are low-maintenance...

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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a hot topic in schools right now. Understood.org defines SEL as “the process of developing and using social and emotional skills”. They also list a wide array of benefits to SEL, some of which include: “Less emotional distress Fewer disciplinary...

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  Decorate your classroom with inspirational and fun Monthly Banners. In just a few quick steps, create a variety of signs that will help get students excited for the school year ahead. A warm and welcoming environment could help motivate students and create a better learning environment. As you may want...

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