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Parent Communication Tips for Teachers

We all know that effective parent communication is an essential part of being a teacher. It not only helps build strong relationships with parents and

Classroom Ideas to Ring in the New Year

New Year Ideas for Secondary Students Welcome to the new year and to a new semester! I love a fresh start and what the new

World’s Best Pencil Procedure

The Pencil Wars Are you frustrated by the lack of success with your pencil procedure? I was! Until I discovered the world’s best pencil procedure

Holidays in the Secondary Math Classroom

I love a good holiday celebration! I love the excitement and sense of joy surrounding a holiday. But as a secondary math teacher, the days

Formative Assessments

Formative assessments. That’s the answer to questions like, “What can I do to increase student achievement?” or “How can I improve my classroom instruction?” when

Easy Recipes for Busy Teachers

“What is for dinner?” The question that I hate most. That’s the one. Especially after a long day of answering a million questions and making

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