Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I had no idea that there were different teaching philosophies. Yet now that I have learned about the different methods teachers use, I can see the influence they have had on my life and the way I homeschool my kids. So what are the different types of teaching […] More
Did you know that in the United States alone, there are about 3.2 million public school teachers? With those odds, there’s a chance that you have a teacher friend that you envy a little because of their “summers off.” And if so, you’ve likely heard the complaints of their job a time or two. But […] More
I have a son who just graduated high school. It was a surprise to all of us, so we really hadn’t thought about his plans for the future. Now that he has a high school diploma, we are looking around to see what his options are for postsecondary education. I wonder what different types of […] More
If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher in Florida, you may have a lot of questions about whether it’s worth it or not. Florida is famous for its hot summers, mild winters, beautiful beaches, and city attractions like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. It also has some amazing natural scenery. With all this in mind, you […] More
Teaching is one of the most important jobs on the planet, and it takes a special kind of person to be a good one. A teacher can make a big difference and have the ability to influence and change the lives of their students. Since all teachers are different, as well as students, what are […] More
The last few years have been so not-normal in education, to say the least. After being uprooted from the subject I’d taught for 14 consecutive years and being placed in the subject I was placed in for the first 7 years of my career, not to mention trying to navigate my own life, while the […] More
Every person has a unique leadership style, just as everyone has a unique personality. Each superintendent, principal, and teacher has their own method of teaching and interacting with the students. It is imperative to understand how the leaders of your local school may be running the school. It will help you to better understand their […] More
If you have a friend in the teaching industry, you’ve likely heard them mention how they are a “broke teacher.” Now, I don’t think that any person saying this actually means that they are legitimately broke… they probably just feel like it. The reason for this is because a teaching salary is typically far lower […] More
The times are changing, let’s face it. The world is not the same as it was twenty or thirty years ago. Just like each of us had to learn to adjust to new cultural and societal norms, so did our teachers. Teachers have been trying to decide whether to ban cell phones in the classroom […] More
As an adoptive mom of biracial children, I’m not too fond of hoodies. I seriously feel like they make kids look like thugs and gang members. And in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, plus living in the South, I find myself getting fearful as my 8-year-old starts to look more and more […] More
Practical problems call for practical solutions. When students attend school, they have a variety of materials they’ll need in order to learn efficiently. Generally, they’ll carry all of these supplies in a book bag or backpack – and picking out a new backpack can sometimes be a highlight for the new school year. Some schools […] More
Educational psychology deals with how people learn. However, it’s not limited to only education. It can address emotional, social, and cognitive learning; whether it’s a child, teen, or adult. That said, what is the importance of educational psychology? In a world full of accessible information, learning has become a critical and necessary skill in order […] More
