ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Their commitment and passion for teaching were the reasons why I chose this profession.

Academic Standards 205

Academic Standards Energy Teaching Elementary 205

ED Surge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2022, students in fourth and eighth grade had the largest decline in mathematics achievement since 1990.

Achievement 272

Achievement Math Mathematics Academic Standards 272

ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

While shows like Abbott Elementary – which I especially love as a graduate of Philly Public Schools – try to show teachers as real, dynamic people with complexities and contradictions, few educators get to narrate the true power of the relationships we’ve been able to cultivate with our students.

Learning 268

Learning Publication Academic Standards Elementary 268

Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

These examples are just some of the ways that STEM can be implemented in the elementary classroom. These projects don’t often have connections to content areas, and they may not reinforce any academic standards. STEM learning is the combination of science, technology, engineering, and math. These aren’t crafts.

STEM 95

STEM Elementary Construction Academic Standards 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2016

At some point in your child’s education journey, you’re going to feel the need for tutoring. The internet and the rapid technological improvement are making the world a little bit smaller and are eliminating barriers to learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

Communications 151

Communications Academic Standards Architecture Chemistry 151