Scaffolded High School English Resources
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Every teacher has experienced it: you wake up in the middle of the night with a sore throat, a sick child, or that dreaded stomach bug. (For me, it was always waking up early with a migraine!) Maybe it’s...
Read MoreIf you’re a brand-new teacher, welcome to the wild ride that is your first year of teaching! Whether you’re fresh out of a graduate degree program or transitioning from another career, you’re probably equal parts...
Read MoreSomehow, working for free became an expectation for teachers. Every day, in every school, teachers arrive early, leave late, and work through their lunch to make sure their students are educated and the job is...
Read MoreIt’s almost time to head back to school, and, if you’re like me, that probably means you have some butterflies in your stomach. While starting school can be exciting, it can also be one of...
Read MoreHey, new teachers! It’s your first year as a high school English teacher. Congratulations! This is an exciting time–but you might also be anxious. There are so many unknowns and so much to prepare for!...
Read More“Quiet quitting” is a new term, but it’s not a new way of working. And as controversial as the topic has become, it’s not all that revolutionary either. In this post, I hope to clear...
Read MoreBad years happen. It’s hard to go many years in any career without a few slumps. But in the moment, those bad years can feel impossible to survive. In this post, I hope to share a few mental health tips for teachers who might be having a bad year.
Read MoreAre you a brand new English teacher beginning your career? Congratulations! That first year is filled with so much excitement, but you’re also probably feeling some trepidation. In this post, I'm offering survival tips for any new English teacher.
Read MoreEvery teacher knows that routines are key to classroom management and moving students forward. But when you’re just starting your career or moving to a new school, it can be difficult to create your own...
Read MoreWhen I was in the classroom, I had to work hard to keep my health in check. As you no doubt understand, juggling exercise, healthy eating, and a teaching job is incredibly difficult. I had...
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