I talk a lot about classroom jobs in this newsletter, and for good reason - they’re awesome for classroom management! You get students to take care of tasks that you used to take care of like: writing the agenda on the board organizing the supply closet making posters for the classroom ...and 24 other ideas here It does wonders for classroom culture as well. But if you ONLY have classroom jobs, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. You should consider PAYING students in classroom money...

If you allow it, teaching can consume all of your time. There’s so much to do. lesson planning grading parent communication professional development resource creation technology integration creating assessments managing accommodations LMS updates extracurricular activities …and that’s just the start. You want to give your students a great classroom experience. You want to feel prepared each day. You want to be an excellent teacher. So how do you do all that WITHOUT working all day and night?...

I was recently asked the question: “How do you deal with students who refuse to study for tests?” I assume you can probably relate. Reflecting on my own experiences, I remember times when I assigned a failing grade, half-hoping it would serve as a wake-up call for students to avoid neglecting their studies. However, experience has taught me that failing grades rarely spark the motivation to study for future tests. It’s crucial to acknowledge that a student’s reluctance to study may not stem...