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There’s a conversation happening in schools right now, and you’ve probably been part of it. Parents are pushing back on screen time. Administrators are eyeing the edtech budget with fresh skepticism. Teachers are quietly abandoning platforms they were trained on two years ago. And somewhere in the background, a tool that was supposed to transform … read more »
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Something shifted in K12 educator conversations this past school year. You may have felt it — a low-level hum of anxiety that wasn’t there before. A colleague forwarded a video with a note that said: “Have you seen this?” A school board meeting that took an unexpected turn. A teacher in a professional learning session … read more »
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As an educator, it’s essential to grasp the significant role CNN plays in the ‘CNN Effect,’ a term coined to describe the profound impact of CNN on the news industry. Since its inception in June of 1980, CNN has transformed news delivery, shifting from periodic updates to 24-hour coverage. This shift has made real-time information … read more »
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As teachers, we have the unique opportunity to witness the transformative power of authentic spoken communication practice in our students. This not only cultivates essential language skills but also nurtures confidence, creativity, and learner agency. Today, let’s embark on a journey of exploration with four cross-curricular engaging activity ideas that harness student voice while fostering … read more »
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As we observe National Kindergarten Day, let’s consider instructional approaches for our littlest learners. The annual observance reminds us of the unique needs of our primary students and the importance of creating supportive learning environments. Among the various approaches, one strategy stands out – the intentional integration of literacy work with other content. Literacy experiences … read more »
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After seeing all of the Read Across America posts this past week, I decided to focus my post this month on reading. I want to share some ideas on using technology to support reading instruction in ways that follow strategies and the science of reading framework. The science of reading framework includes the latest research … read more »
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Oral language development is a crucial part of the Science of Reading. The science tells us that while phonics, decoding, and sight recognition (the lower strands on Scarborough’s Reading Rope) are foundational, students will only become fluent readers with appropriate language development. Language skills help students to understand and discuss texts. Weaving oral language development … read more »
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This school year, the TeachersFirst team has explored the notion of women as change-makers throughout history. In our quest to equip educators with enriching resources, we’re adding resource materials and lesson ideas that share the work of some of these leaders. Today, we’ll look at the inspiring journey of Maria Montessori—a true pioneer in the … read more »
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We know that asking questions is one of the most powerful ways to engage students, check for understanding, and deepen learning. But can we also use questioning strategies to change the culture of our classrooms? How can we help students to begin asking and exploring their own questions? In this post, we’ll explore how to … read more »
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Food. It’s one of our most basic human needs, yet nearly 690 million people still go hungry. As students and teachers, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to understand these global issues and spark change. World Food Day on October 16th is the perfect time to engage students in learning that drives … read more »