As an educator, you have probably had experiences with instructional coaches. Whether those experiences are positive or negative, the truth behind coaching is not what you would expect. They said it would be hard. They said it would be different. They definitely said it would not be easy. I knew all along it would be…
Teacher tired: The struggle is real…
So, the time has come. You are back to work. Summer days are behind you, and lists of things to do lie ahead. How do you prevent an early year burn out? How do you get back to your everyday school routine? Wake Up Early Now I know this is easier said than done, but…
Parent-Teacher Conferences: How to Increase Productivity and Attendance
Did you know? According to the article, Parent Involvement and Student Academic Performance: A Multiple Mediational Analysis, “. . . increased parent involvement, defined as the teacher’s perception of the positive attitude parents have toward their child’s education, teacher, and school, was significantly related to increased academic performance, measured by both a standardized achievement test and teacher…