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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Everyone is talking about AI. How do we start? I started my journey into teaching coding with amazing resources, with…

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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The laugh you need to make it through another day.

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Completion rates have long been the default metric for measuring success in eLearning programs. Inherited from traditional, classroom-based learning models, completion is easy to measure and provides a simple, comparable number for…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Hello Reader, April is here and it is exciting! Artemis II launched on April 1st – the first crewed mission beyond…

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Byron Laws and Anna Jester, members of the Mental Health Awareness and Action Community of Interest (CoIN) discuss the challenges of unemployment and the impact of industry-wide uncertainty on personal and professional well-being. The post…

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‘Perhaps the most important realisation for any school community is that culture is never owned by leadership alone.’ In her first column for Teacher, Associate Principal Rachael Lehr explores how strong, positive school cultures are…

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Listen to the interview with Nathan Maynard: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Suspensions across New York City’s public schools plunged in the first half of this school year, according to…

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Cognitive Dissonance is the psychological discomfort that occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes at the same time.

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to education—it's already here, reshaping how we work and what our students need…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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As a mom of a child with special needs, I often spend the majority of my day filing insurance forms for reimbursement. I can spend hours on the phone trying to find out why coverage was denied for my child’s therapy. Usually, it is due to…

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Listen to the interview with Cindy Lopez ( transcript ): Sponsored by Ellis Even the most well-prepared, experienced teacher can run into situations with students that leave them stumped. Students are coming to school with more needs than…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. P.S. Weekly is back with Season 3! The Bell’s high school reporters have once again teamed up with Chalkbeat…

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What worked in elementary school often assumes a level of adult scaffolding that middle school systems quietly remove.

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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is an update that, among other changes, revised the language and hierarchy of the Cognitive Process Dimension.

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In our latest reader survey you let us know that you’d like more content on the topic of curriculum implementation. We’ve been hard at work having a look at this in the first few months of 2026, and in this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we…

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One underlying assumption of a curriculum is that it's comprised of knowledge and skills that are both knowable and worth knowing.

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Four research-based classroom management principles" relationships, routines, engagement design, and restorative responses.

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"What people believe about someone or thing matters more than what is true."

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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Trauma enters classrooms through the invisible backpacks students carry each day. While educators cannot remove that weight, they can help make it more manageable. In today’s article Associate Professor Bryan Matera and Jenna Larsen from…

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A new survey shows households with children under age 18 are experiencing economic strain, with parents suffering from depression, burnout and hopelessness. Capita launched the new national survey, Quarterly Insights from American Families…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. STEAM jobs are growing three times faster than every other field, with over half a million new positions expected by…

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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Referral Incentive Terms and Conditions Overview Thank you for being part of Teacher Tapp. To say thank you for helping us grow, we are rewarding you for inviting new teachers to join the app. Between 13 April 2026 and 30 April 2026, you…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Did you know that 95% of students can learn to read by the end of first grade—yet many teachers feel unprepared to…

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Listen to the interview with Chris Luzniak: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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Major aspects to help students work effectively with files. How to avoid common mistakes. Adoption of a systematic approach to working with information.

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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt presented a forceful analysis of the damage smartphones and social media are doing to our cognition, our civic fabric, and our children’s wellbeing, while calling for renewed action to ward off their…

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. When the Van Andel Institute for Education asked real scientists and engineers what they valued most in the students…

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These platforms are verified by ESSA standards, and widespread adoption by educators from grade 3 through higher education.

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Image: Victor Delgado Listen to the interview with Wendy Amato and Marcee Harris: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI This article was co-authored by Marcee Harris . A student stares at a challenging assignment, pencil down. “I don’t get…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Michelle Kassorla shared ​a great (or alarming, I shoudl say) rundown of the Einstein tool​ . Basically this tool was…

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Key points: PLC+ helps educators stay engaged, effective, and resilient How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In…

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This year, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence . That statement of foundational political principles and national identity in the summer of 1776 capped off a year of armed conflict marked by…

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Chicago, (February 1, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, is showcasing its newest product EduverseTHRIVE for the first time in the U.S. at TCEA 2026 (ClassVR…

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Listen to the interview with Nashwa Elkoshairi: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI Teaching writing has always been a challenge for me. Standardized testing, scripted programs, tight timelines, and pressure to meet state report card…

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As I approached the first day of teaching my writing course, there was a healthy balance of excitement and anxiety coursing through my veins. But the first-day jitters weren’t for the reason that you would expect. Yes, I worried about how…

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Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels, and proposed solutions often miss the mark. Another professional development session on self-care. Another webinar on stress management. Another reminder to practice gratitude. These well-meaning…

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Key points: Teachers must have the tools to support students in all aspects The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What schools need to know One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health For more news on student…

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Key points: Remote testing ensures students get the services they need sooner One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more on student mental…

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Listen to the interview with Marnie Diem: Sponsored by foundry10 and SchoolAI It’s that time again ~ the annual round-up of tech tools we think are worth a look this year. This year I really feel like there’s something for everyone:…

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Photo by Beth Macdonald on Unsplash Listen to the interview with Noah Bopp ( transcript ): Sponsored by foundry10 and SchoolAI We’re living in a time when having a difference of opinion about anything other than pizza toppings is a…

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Listen to the interview with Emily Kircher-Morris ( transcript ): Sponsored by foundry10 and SchoolAI I didn’t realize how much executive functioning teaching required until I ran out of it. The lesson plans, remembering when to send kids…

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Listen to the interview with Zaretta Hammond: Sponsored by foundry10 and SchoolAI This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to…

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Key points: Teacher self-efficacy is linked to financial security and professional well-being The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention For more news on teacher…

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Listen to the interview with Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and Solution Tree This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small…

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Listen to the interview with Dr. Kripa Sundar and Dr. Pooja Agarwal ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and Solution Tree This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a…

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Listen to the interview with Shane Safir, Marlo Bagsik, Crystal Watson, and Sawsan Jaber ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and Solution Tree In our efforts to improve school , especially in the United States, student voice has really…

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Listen to the interview with John Spencer: Sponsored by Listenwise and EVERFI In my first year of teaching, my team approached me and asked if I would work with the “more energetic” students on our middle school team during state testing.…

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Key points: Early childhood education must evolve to meet the needs of neurodivergent learners Learning disabilities in the classroom: What’s next? Crafting environments where students with autism thrive For more news on neurodiverse…

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Key points: Behavior isn’t a side lesson–it’s foundational to learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds The importance of teacher-student relationships For more news on student behavior, visit eSN’s SEL &…

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This press release originally appeared on the RAND site . Key points: Schools say providing proper student mental health care is often difficult Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health Supporting youth mental…

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Listen to the interview with Marcus Luther: Sponsored by Solution Tree and The School Me Podcast There is a space in my classroom that I absolutely love. It is a bulletin board tucked in the corner furthest from the door — a bulletin board…

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Key points: Principal turnover influences everything from daily operations to long-term strategic initiatives Being a principal just got harder–here’s why Navigating back-to-school anxiety: A K-12 success guide For more news on principal…

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Key points: Students with strong social-emotional skills can still struggle with significant mental health concerns Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes The importance of teacher-student relationships For more…