Education

20 Questions To Help Students Think Critically About News

This post was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2024 by Terrell Heick 1. In the article, headline, or…

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Teacher Exhaustion Stories Are Making Us Laugh (and Cry)

Pre-Thanksgiving teacher exhaustion is real. One year, I went almost a full week in which I forgot one of the…

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101 Best Writing Prompts for Middle School Students

The key to helping middle schoolers succeed as writers is guiding them to connect their writing to their interests and…

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How To Draw a Butterfly (Free Printable + Video)

Want an activity that will make your classroom aflutter with creativity? Elementary school is the perfect time to nurture the…

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Deal of the Day: Save 15% with KitchenAid

There is no shortage of school bake sales, which means a quality stand mixer can always come in handy. Or…

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The Role of Gamification in Modern Education –

Gamification is used in many fields and industries. It is meant to promote customer loyalty in business: ” Find a…

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Build Digital Literacy With The Edit Digital Storytelling Challenge!

Your students’ voices deserve a platform! The Edit Digital Storytelling Challenge gives middle and high school students the opportunity share…

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30 History Jokes We Dare You Not To Laugh At

History is usually no laughing matter, but sometimes we can’t help but LOL at modern interpretations of the past. Here…

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Help! I Have a Student Who Challenges Literally Everything I Say

Dear We Are Teachers, One of my 8th grade students is intent on making every class a nightmare for me.…

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150+ Essay Topics for High School Students

High school students generally do a lot of writing, learning to use language clearly, concisely, and persuasively. When it’s time…

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