Tonight, as I was scrolling through my social media feed, I came across a post about the Sunday Scaries... and their new cousin, the Back to School Scaries. I was appalled by the subsequent comments by teachers that feed into all the negative ideals that this phenomenon entails. It wasn't the fact that teachers were writing about their feelings of nervousness, inadequacy, depression, and anxiety ... Read More about Rethinking the “Sunday Scaries” Narrative: A New Approach to Teacher Well-Being
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Understanding the Disheartening Trend: Why New Teachers Struggle to Stay in the Teaching Profession
The field of education plays a vital role in shaping the future by nurturing young minds. However, it is disheartening to witness a concerning trend: new, and oftentimes young, teachers leaving the profession prematurely. While teaching offers immense rewards, a growing number of young educators find themselves disillusioned and ultimately departing from the field. In this blog post, we will ... Read More about Understanding the Disheartening Trend: Why New Teachers Struggle to Stay in the Teaching Profession
Goodbye Reading Logs: Why Reading Logs Don’t Work in Elementary Classrooms
Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child's academic success and personal growth. In recent years, educators and parents have increasingly turned to reading logs as a tool to encourage regular reading habits in elementary classrooms. However, despite the best intentions, reading logs have faced significant criticism and shown limited effectiveness in fostering a genuine ... Read More about Goodbye Reading Logs: Why Reading Logs Don’t Work in Elementary Classrooms