Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, students and educators alike have had to make the shift to online learning to ensure the safety and health of those around them. Now in 2022 with COVID-19 and its variants still present, Zoom has been the frequently used communication platform for teachers to continue providing education to students. What are […] More
Are you a teacher looking to buy a home and need help with financing? Please consider some of the special mortgage programs that cater specifically to educators. In this article, we are excited to share 5 of the top providers that currently offer teacher home loans and teacher mortgage programs. Our 5 Top Home Loan […] More
Teachers play an extremely important role in American society. They are responsible for teaching our children and preparing them to enter the world as adults. There is no doubt that teachers work hard, and often spend their own money to help their students and buy things for their classrooms. As with us all, teachers get […] More
Homework has been a long-debated topic in the realm of education. Homework used to be a given for teachers; all students were assigned homework. Nowadays, especially because of the initial year with COVID- 19, teachers are not assigning as much homework. With COVID-19, the majority of students in a class do not complete homework. They […] More
I am a retired educator. I will be honest. There were two times in my career that I came to school very ill because I could not get a classroom substitute. I did not want the stress of students being put in colleague’s classroom and the parent backlash I would receive. I decided to “soldier […] More
When I grew up in the 70s, bullying didn’t need to be defined. Usually, one or two kids hung around the school waiting for the nerdy kids to walk by, and they would jump out and tease them and maybe knock their books out of their hands. I wouldn’t say it was harmless, but it […] More
Virtual learning has seen a massive increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people may not have considered virtual learning an option prior to 2020, as it was not on everyone’s radar. Today, nearly all students are aware of virtual learning, and most of them have partaken in some form of virtual learning by now. However, […] More
Maps are graphical representations of the Earth’s surface or parts of it. Maps teach children about their hometown, their country, and the world around them. They can be used for educational purposes, such as learning about different countries and their cultures, or for entertainment purposes, such as discovering new places and adventures. Maps can also […] More
Selecting a career can be a daunting challenge, and it’s likely that when you were making this decision, you had helpful guidance from parents and teachers. High school teachers especially serve as role models and mentors in important times of transition for students. Many kind, patient souls yearn for this purposeful, meaningful work. But before […] More
I recently discovered the #TeacherTok hashtag on the popular video sharing app TikTok, and was amazed at all of the different fidget toys that teachers use. They have toys that you can pop, spin, and squish all in the palm of your hand! Fidget toys are super popular in school classrooms, and can be fun […] More
Requirements vary by state, but most schools are in session for 180 days a year. Teachers are generally scheduled a few additional days than students to do professional development and trainings. So, what is happening all the other days of the year? Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Government Holidays give students and teachers some […] More
Whiteboards are one of the most familiar and popular learning tools around. And whiteboards also happen to be an integral part of the classroom as they are often useful in helping teachers to express key concepts and ideas. Whiteboards are important for a wide range of tasks, including anything from taking notes, studying, keeping reminders, […] More