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Read more about the article Nya Griffin | “The work can’t be student-centered if it’s not also teacher-centered”

Nya Griffin | “The work can’t be student-centered if it’s not also teacher-centered”

I decided to become a teacher when I was in undergrad and initially pursued a degree in education. But after a few years, taking courses and managing college life and classes became complicated. I ended up changing my major, but…

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Read more about the article Ashleen Calhan | “Kids can smell if you’re being a phony”

Ashleen Calhan | “Kids can smell if you’re being a phony”

From a young age, I loved to read. My mom could be standing right in front of me calling my name and I literally would not hear her because I would be so engrossed in whatever I was reading.  I…

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Read more about the article Alexandra Mondelus-Duffy | Middle school math and Haitian-American community

Alexandra Mondelus-Duffy | Middle school math and Haitian-American community

I never thought of becoming a teacher. Early on, I wanted to be a pediatrician, but I was more interested in studying mental health and behavior vs. other sciences, so I thought, ‘Psychology would work.’ I thought it was a…

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Black History Month: Educators Share Their Thoughts

Throughout this month, we celebrate Black excellence, heritage, and tradition. Though it’s crucial to honor Black history all year long, Black History Month invites teachers to dig deeper, provide students with more context, and connect the past to the present in meaningful ways.

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On parents communicating their joy

Parents are heard by the school administration... I would like to encourage parents to communicate their joy, not just their frustration.

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