Teachers describe the challenges, frustrations, and rewards of their first year in the profession
I've seen a lot of resource books for new teachers, and this is the best of the bunch." —Wendell Geis, continuing education administrator, University of California, Davis
The first thing you can do is to make eye contact with the student, Jordan, from across the room if possible. Depending on the way he is misbehaving, the next step you take could go in two different directions.
This expanded collection of writings and reflections offers practical guidance on how to navigate the school system, form rewarding relationships with colleagues, and connect in meaningful ways with students and families from all cultures ...
Kelly Treleaven, the teacher and once-anonymous blogger behind Love, Teach, wants you to know that you're not alone, and that yes, she has cried under her desk, too.
The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty.
A mentor teacher shares insights, strategies and lessons for teaching reading, writing and math--and laying the foundation for learning success.
You're teaching first grade this year. What do you need to know? Margaret Berry Wilson gives you practical information about daily routines, furniture, and much more.
At once "a pop culture phenomenon" (Publishers Weekly) and "screamingly funny" (Booklist), Educating Esmé "should be read by anyone who's interested in the future of public education" (Boston Phoenix Literary Section).
This is no urban fairy tale of at-risk kids saved by a Hollywood hero, but a searing indictment of schools that claim to be progressive but still fail their students.
A Letter from Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School