Crystalee Calderwood
Crystalee Calderwood is a high school English teacher from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Chatham University, where she studied poetry and writing for children and teens. Now she spends most of her time writing and reading poetry with teens as an English and Creative Writing teacher at a local private school.
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Best Bluetooth Speakers for Classroom Use – 2022 Review & Buyer’s Guide
Remember the days of connecting big, clunky speakers to your computer with wires? The wires were always getting tangled, and the speakers took up so much space on your desk! Thankfully, teachers have many small but powerful wireless options for speakers in their classrooms today. New innovations in technology mean that Bluetooth speakers are inexpensive […] More
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Best Laminators for Teachers – 2022 Buyer’s Guide
As every elementary school teacher knows, a good laminator is a must-have for the classroom! Teachers can easily laminate important documents and classroom charts to ensure years of use. With so many laminators out there, how do you know which one to buy? Fortunately, we did the research for you. Here is our list of […] More
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The 6 Best Classroom Projectors of 2022
Projectors are one of the most-used and most-versatile tools in the classroom. There are endless possibilities for all grade levels, from showing movies and PowerPoint slides to interactive software.. If you’re looking for the right projector for you classroom, look no further than our comprehensive list of six of the best classroom projectors. These projectors […] More
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6 of the Very Best Classroom Book Bins!
Whether you’re a daycare, elementary school, or secondary school teacher, chances are you have books and binders that need to be organized. Big, colorful book bins have long been a standard in classrooms everywhere. But how do you find quality bins that won’t break or bend when subjected to daily use by careless students? Fortunately, […] More
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The 8 Best Software Programs for Online Teaching in 2021
With the ongoing global pandemic, many teachers have suddenly found themselves teaching online for the first time. They’ve also found themselves inundated with ads for various online teaching software, totally overwhelmed by all the platforms, apps, and websites available to them. How do you choose from a never-ending list of software? How do you sift […] More
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20 Stores that Offer Clothing Discounts for Teachers!
Appropriate clothing for teaching is a necessity, but it’s yet another expense that educators have to pay for out of pocket. There’s also the matter of clothing for working out, relaxing, and hanging out with your family. Fortunately, a number of retailers offer discounts on clothing, either online or in-store. Most retailers require a proof […] More
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Why is Teaching Rewarding and Challenging?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, teaching was a highly challenging career choice. Yet, every year thousands of new teachers enter the profession, embracing both the rewards and challenges that come with it. Here are just some of the reasons why teaching can be both rewarding and challenging. Reward: Watching Students Grow and Learn By […] More
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The 10 Best Side Gigs for Teachers
If you’re a teacher, chances are you’re in one of the following situations: a) you don’t make enough money, so you have to get a second job to make ends meet; b) you have extra time in the summer that you’re looking to fill or c) both. Whether you’re looking for a second job that […] More
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15 Ways Teachers Can Get Free Teaching Supplies!
As any teacher can tell you, there never seems to be enough money for all the school supplies needed to engage a classroom full of students. Teachers are spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars a year out of pocket on school supplies. Luckily, there are a number of places where teachers can get free […] More
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The Pros and Cons of Being an English Teacher
Teachers have always been underappreciated and underpaid. Whether you teach preschool or high school, chances are you spend overtime hours planning for your instructional time, yet you likely never get paid overtime. You probably have to purchase materials with your own money as well. Let’s not forget the increasing responsibilities that come with standardized testing, […] More
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in Reviews, Toys & GamesOregon Scientific Smart Globe Guide
Globes have always been a fixture in classrooms across America, both to teach geography and as decoration. Who doesn’t remember finding various countries on a colorful classroom globe? Today’s most educational globes, however, use modern technology to bring to life geography, language, and culture in ways we never could have dream of in elementary school. […] More
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The 8 Best Classroom Drying Racks Reviewed
If you’re an art teacher or teach little children, chances are you have lots of random pieces of art drying all over your classroom. So, how do let all of those creations dry without sacrificing otherwise-useful work space? These classroom drying racks are perfect for keeping your little artists’ work safe while they dry! [Please […] More
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