Check out the prank that these teachers pulled on their graduating seniors.  Priceless!

As 2012 winds down and with it the first half of the school year, never forget that you make a difference. Thank you for all that you do!

Feeling a bit uninspired lately? Join us for #TeachChat tonight (12/12/12) at 9pm EST, but first watch this fantastic video of a student determined to inspire his teachers.

Bullying does not just happen between children.  Nor is it reserved for those who “don’t know better” or have not been through bullying awareness training.  Frighteningly, bullying takes place in offices, job sites, and schools by adults who should “know better.”

The school year may be in full swing, but it is more important than ever to nurture and cultivate the positive relationships between staff members.  Teachers, administrators, and support staff can all benefit from team building activities that help them grow together and explore the different assets that they each bring to the table.  If
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So many times we think that only brand new teachers need encouragement and advice.  I would challenge you to reconsider and think of every teacher as a new teacher.  Each year is a new set of students with new interests and challenges.  Each year you are a new teacher with new ideas and excitement.  Never
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by Mary Beth Spann, Guest Author As we begin a new school year, it’s impossible to escape voices that insist our efforts to educate our kids are failing. Sometimes we’re even guilty of it ourselves. It’s easy to fall into the trap of complaining about the state of education in general and of pitting traditional
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One of the most challenging teaching positions out there is that of the substitute teacher.  Sometimes discounted, these valuable teaching professionals face unique situations everyday that make their jobs both rewarding and different from a full-time teachers’.  If you are a substitute teacher, or want to explore this option for extra-income, check out the tips
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Whoever said that teaching is easy has never taught.  While it is one of the most rewarding professions, it is also one of the most challenging.  We asked Really Good Teachers to help dispel the myths and asked them what the top myths are about teaching. 21 Myths About Teaching Teachers get three months off
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Guest article by Rachel Friedrich When I first started subbing almost five years ago, I wanted to be prepared for any situation. Much like buying insurance for every possible scenario, I found pretty quickly that I was over prepared. My back and shoulder told me that I was carrying too many things. So I did
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