Finding Time

In our culture of achievement, we are seeing the impact of overscheduling on our students. Is it the responsibility of the teacher to give less (or no) homework or are …

Building on the tension filled dialogue episode, how to recognize a-ha moments of discovery and connection vs. students simply looking to de-rail the conversation? And then how does this impact …

Real discussion requires tension and varied perspectives — but it can be stressful and scary to not be able to control the dialogue. How do we trust the process and …

Evaluating and remembering the past can help us improve for the future. It’s also helpful to take time to connect with others and acknowledge gratitude for our time together.

We do our best to stay focused on the real reason for the season, but the reality is teachers are the ones who have to juggle the challenges of excited …

Combining pop culture with our Catholic faith by mixing popular music with prayers or scripture — “Weird Al” Yankovic style! It brings creativity, fun and a deeper understanding or words …

Going beyond the tchotchkes at teacher conventions to share ideas, meet new people and explore fresh perspectives. Everyone has something to share — even you!

When the tables are turned and teachers become students, how to make the most of professional development opportunities, no matter the topic, presenter or how busy you are in regular …

As Catholics, our rituals are a wonderful way to grow in faith, but unscripted, group prayer can also be an intentional community builder for any classroom as we share concerns, …

Let’s talk Advent cards. Jill and Colleen talk about how to encourage students to consider what they say YES to, from a kindergartener thanking Mary for her YES, to high …