Guest post by Lucy Reed If youโre a college student right nowโor even just thinking about itโand youโre already sweating how much itโs going to costโฆ youโre not being paranoid. Youโre paying attention. But the good news? Debt isnโt the default. There are ways around it. Iโve taken some of those paths myself. Others I... Continue Reading →
Health and Wellness for Teachers: How to Recharge Without Burning Out
Guest post by Lucy Reed Letโs not sugarcoat it. Teaching drains you. It stretches your patience, your schedule, your sense of personal space โ and sometimes your identity. You give so much every day that even a moment to yourself can feel like a luxury. Thatโs the problem. The idea that self-care should wait until... Continue Reading →
The Mystery Location Game
By Talia Nochumson Imagine stepping into a classroom where students are bursting with curiosity, collaborating to uncover a mystery that lies thousands of miles away. Welcome to the Mystery Location game, an interactive activity designed to spark curiosity, develop teamwork, and enhance critical thinking skills. How it works: two classrooms, often from different parts of... Continue Reading →
How K-12 Teachers Are Using TikTok for Professional Learning
By Talia Nochumson Itโs finally here! Iโm thrilled to share my latest academic article, a true passion project completed independently post-doctorate. This study dives deep into an evolving and sometimes controversial topic: How K-12 teachers are using TikTok for professional learningโa phenomenon thatโs reshaping the way educators share ideas, refine their craft, and connect with... Continue Reading →
Do school administrators support teachers’ learning via X (formerly Twitter)?
Teachers are using Twitter to learn. Many teachers have even reported that Twitter is their go-to for professional development. When I designed the research questions for my dissertation, not only did I look at how teachers were using Twitter, I wanted to know if they had any support from their admins for what they were... Continue Reading →
