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.

Feeling discouraged?  Overwhelmed?  Anxious about the new year? Take heart. You are amazing. You are needed. You? You are a life changer, a hero, an encourager, a coach, a guide. You are a teacher.  

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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Is Your Teaching Wardrobe Ready for Spring? Let’s face it, teaching wardrobes are rarely filled with the latest fashions.  In fact, if anything, they are comprised of those tried-and-true pieces that we have been hanging on to for years.  They are the pocket sweaters, the pants with a million pockets, the skirts with pockets, the
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If you have ever considered being a teacher or are almost ready to graduate from a teacher training program, you might have some ideas about what you think teaching is really like.  For veteran teachers, however, there are a lot of things they have come to realize about the profession that they never knew before. 
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Recently, we asked some of the really good teachers on Facebook, what their best advice was for teaching interviews.  While some of the answers were great reminders, others were things that you might not think about.  Check out 20 things to be prepared for during a teaching interview from veteran teachers who have been through
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Nestled in the mountains of Happy Valley lies a quietly growing program that is training future teachers in the newest methodologies, best practices, and cutting-edge technology.  Well known for their academics, Pennsylvania State University is home to one of the most unique and effective teacher preparation programs in the country.  The Elementary Professional Development School
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Applying for a teaching position can be intimidating.  After spending a college career focusing on methodology and best practices, teaching applicants may think they are prepared for any question thrown at them during a job interview.  What may be surprising is that, according to teachers who have been through the interview process, there are always
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We have talked extensively about finding ways to engage our students as readers, mathematicians, scientists, and explorers.  Writing is naturally woven into those roles that students take on, but do those activities truly prepare them to become writers?  As teachers, we must look beyond the dry list of objectives that must be met and embrace
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1.  You witness daily “lightbulb” moments when students finally understand and master a skill. 2.  Kids are fun! 3.  You make a difference in a child’s life every single day. 4.  You get to read beautiful children’s picture books on a daily basis. 5.  Everyday you play the role of actress, comedian, coach, cheerleader, parent,
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