There are so many things to consider when setting up an elementary school classroom to start a new school year. Where to place the teacher's desk, how to decorate ... Read More

Teaching is more than just a job. It's a calling. It's an ever-surprising mix of grueling hard work and ecstatic successes, both big and small. The most effective teachers are ... Read More

Private tutoring is a relatively easy (and definitely fulfilling) way to apply your teaching skills in a new way outside of the classroom. In today's economy, you might be ... Read More

Do you recycle paper in your classroom? Do you encourage your students to minimize waste and reuse materials, as much as possible? It's not as hard as you ... Read More

With the nation's current economic climate, it can feel like a challenging, or even adverse, time to be looking for a teaching position. That's why it's important to minimize ... Read More

As teachers of young students, we can sometimes find ourselves in the position of helping students who feel nervous and anxious about the first day of school. That's why ... Read More

The issue of bullying seems to be popping up with increasing frequency in recent months. The New York Times reports that the American Academy of Pediatrics is going to ... Read More

It takes a little bit of pre-planning to set up a Pen Pal program for your students. But it's worth your time and effort because Pen Pals increase student ... Read More

Did you know that there are 8 young teachers in New York City making $125,000 per year? (Plus, they're each eligible for up to $25,000 in bonuses!). You ... Read More

Believe it or not, I've actually had people come up to me and say, "Teaching is such an easy job! Short hours, summers off, and lots of vacations!" ... Read More

Feeling a little burned out as this school year comes to an end? It happens to the best of us and it's nothing to be ashamed of. However, ... Read More