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How a mom used toothpaste to teach a lesson about the power of words
One mom added an unexpected item to the middle school preparation checklist: a tube of toothpaste.
How to teach students to struggle and fail — productively
The fifth in a series of essays by teachers on the value of allowing students to struggle in class.
How to Teach a Non-Conforming Child
How teachers and parents can identify and cultivate original thinking in children who may not fit into the conventional classroom
Should Schools Teach Kids to Meditate?
Meditation can help students be less stressed and more compassionate. But how many districts are ready to sign on?
Which School Subject Would You Teach?
Is your favorite subject really the one you'd teach? Take this quiz and find out!
Can robotics teach problem solving to students?
Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very structured style of lear…
Want Your Kids to Have More Satisfying Careers? Teach Them These 3 Things
Help your child learn how to get on track to a fulfilling career with these tips.
How maker movement impacts CTE
Learn how CTE helps students dream, build, create, make, innovate and problem-solve.
Can 'Minecraft' Really Change the Way Teachers Teach?
Digital game-based learning isn't just fun, it's subversive.
How to Teach Nature Journaling (Print and free PDF download)
31 hands-on field activities to connect art, science, math, and critical thinking, while encouraging students and mentors alike to recognize and record the wonder and beauty in the natural world.
We Do Education: How Chmura Can Help You With Federal CTE Reporting
Back to school! Chmura wants to send its thanks and support to every educator working too many hours to ensure our children have a safe,...
What Subject Would You Teach If You Were A Teacher?
Evers: CTE helps many students jump-start the future
I have been an advocate for career and technical education programs since my first years of teaching. I couldn’t help but notice that the kids who were truly involved in these classes were driven; they connected their learning to their future and that motivated them to succeed.
How Do You Teach Multiple Grade Levels at the Same Time?
Do you want to combine grades to save some costs? Or are you striving for sanity while juggling multiple students? We have some tips for you in today's FAQ! ...
Children value success over kindness: How to Teach Children Compassion
5 Suggestions To Guide Children in becoming more caring and compassionate while still focusing on success in school 1. Children need ongoing opportunities to...
How data-informed instruction impacts every lesson
Teachers from previous decades may have focused on “What did I teach?,” but the new focus is “What did the students learn?” Whether classroom resources are digital or not, educators can collect dat…
Why It’s Imperative to Teach Empathy to Boys
We need to cultivate empathy in all children, but gender stereotypes -- often reinforced in playrooms -- risk leaving boys, in particular, with a social deficit.
why it pays to teach kids to cook
When you teach kids to cook, you're arming kids and adults with the tools to create nutritious, delicious meals they will eat.
How Do You Teach the 4Cs to Students (Part
This article is first of the series of four articles about teaching the 4Cs to students, starting with Creativity and Innovation.
Why Empathy Is the Most Important Skill You Can Teach Your Kids
