Teacher's Resources Online

 

Whether you are worried about making a lesson plan or nervous about your first day in the classroom, being a teacher can be tough—but rewarding—work. If you are thinking of becoming a teacher, check out our careers page for more information. In the meantime, why not check out these blogs, written by teachers themselves? After all, what better way to get insight into the day to day struggles and rewards of this exciting job? For this reason, OnlineCollegesUSA.org is proud to present to you the Best Blogs and Websites for Teachers.

 

 The Jose Vilson The Jose Vilson Jose Vilson is a math teacher in New York who also works with teachers on professional development, assessments, and curriculum design. His blog shares his thoughts about education, best teaching practices, student development, and more. Some recent posts include FUBU for Teaching Standards (Future of Teaching), What this Teacher Means by Whole Child Education, and Catchin Wreck.

 

 Learn Me Good Learn Me Good This former engineer turned third-grade math teacher shares his experiences in the classroom and his thoughts on education in this blog. He has also published a book of the same name, sharing even more stories from his early days of teaching. Some recent posts include The Earth, It is a Changin', Something Is, As Something Does, and Rounding for Dummies.

 

The Cornerstone This extensive blog offers information about classroom management to make teaching more effective and enjoyable. Some popular posts include Stop the Tech Snobbery, The X Factor: Self-Control, and Who's in Control of Your Classroom?

 

 Image Ginger Snaps Here you'll find "tidbits and treats for teachers" brought to you by a third-grade teacher from South Carolina. "I love being able to share the things I discover and the things I come up with to help teach my students and other teachers who might not have the time to make everything from scratch!" Check out recent posts Fact and Opinion Freebie! Force and Lots of Motion!! and Fraction Clip Art.

 

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages This blog author explains, "This is a blog for TEACHERS WHO ROCK and are frustrated by the day to day drama that gets in the way of our interactions with children. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but sometimes a girl has gotta vent..." Some recent posts include Musings While at the DMV, Just Another Manic Wednesday, and This Year I Promise Not to Over Promise.

 

 Image Heidi Songs Heidi Butkus is a reading specialist who has developed a line of educational songs and videos. She shares some of her tips and lesson plans on her blog, and there are links to additional resources. Recent posts include Teaching Kindergartners to Write Paragraphs! Teaching CVC Words: What to Do When They are Still Not Getting It, and More Tricks for Sounding out CVC Words.

 

I Want to Teach Forever Mr. D has taught math and social studies for years. Now he shares his experience to offer other teachers information and ideas to help them in the classroom. Some recent posts include 3 Fun Online Games for Reviewing Slope and Linear Equations, Easy Ways to Incorporate Tablets into the Classroom, and Feed Your Students a Hot Cup of Alphabet Slope.

 

 Image Education for the Aughts Read discussions about school issues and analysis of the latest education-related headlines on this extensive blog. Recent posts include The Education Community Can't Read or Research, Teacher Interventions, Education Policy and Common Sense, and Early College High Schools and Accelerated Students.

 

 Image Regurgitated Alpha Bits "Stories from a teacher who loves her students, wrestles with her job, and mourns the fact that they used to be the same thing." See the lighter side of the triumphs and the trials in education on this blog. Check out recent posts Is This What I Think It Is?, How I See Things, and "A Toxic Culture."

 

 Image So You Want to Teach Teachers can find practical information and inspiration on this blog from a band teacher who shares his quest for educational excellence. Some recent posts include The Value of a Great Teacher, 5 Killer Classroom Management Tips, and Should I Keep My EduBlog Anonymous?

 

 Image Ms Teacher This blog shares "the hectic adventures of a wife, mother, and middle school teacher." She shares her reflections on life in the classroom and educational issues in general. Recent posts include On Being a Sub... Pointing Fingers Always Works... and I'm Having a Dilemma.

 

 Image NYC Educator Learn about life as an educator in the Big Apple, and get a glimpse into the ups and downs of the classroom. Check out recent posts Honk If You Like to Honk, If I Had a Dollar... and Are Our Kids Guinea Pigs? Or Lemmings?

 

Classroom as Microcosm Siobhan is a college English teacher, and this blog explores teaching practices and learning. "I like knowing what goes on behind other teachers’ classroom doors. I’m curious about how others see teaching and learning. I’d like to understand why some of us are so effective and satisfied, while others struggle to make sense of why we teach and what we’re doing wrong." Some recent posts include How I Saved My Teaching Career: Step 1: Take Stock. Is It Worth It? Essay Writing: The Cake Analogy, and Penny Tries.

 

 Image Successful Teaching Get strategies and tips for successful teaching on this practical blog. Connect with other readers and share your own tips, as well. Recent posts include Let the Sunshine In, Things that Should Kick the Bucket Before I Do, and Teaching Takes Courage.

 

Let's Play Math This blog aims to make learning math fun by offering games and activities in the classroom and encouraging playing around with concepts. Recent posts include Do You Teach Math to Young Children? Fibonacci Numbers and Plants, and Math Teachers at Play 46.

 

 

 Image Ashleigh's Education Journey This Georgia elementary school teacher shares her education journey on her blog, including tips and information about what works for her in the classroom. Some recent posts include Sqworl, Measurement, and Newspaper Template.

 

 Image Pissed Off This is the blog shares "the rantings of a teacher who can retire but chooses not to." There are discussions about education headlines, trends, and experiences in the classroom. Recent posts include Three-Sided Story, Who's Monitoring the Teachers, and Blame the City.

 

Teach for Us Teach for Us is a network for Teach for America participants and alumni, and this blog shares information about the program, education issues, and teaching practices. Posts are written by individual members. Check out recent posts Saving the First Years, At Least I Know He Listens, and A Five-Day Weekend.

 

 Image Science Fix Darren Fix offers this blog as a resource for middle school teachers looking for ideas about how to teach science and make it more exciting for students. There are lessons, links to videos, project ideas, and more. Recent posts include PH Pipes, Hydrogen Egg Bomb, and New and Improved Fire Hand.

 

Hooda Math Teachers can find games, tutorials, worksheets, and other lesson ideas for teaching math at this blog. Posts are short and link to resources for practical applications.

 

 Image Learning is Messy Brian Crosby, an upper-elementary teacher for 30 years who teaches at-risk kids, offers ideas for blending classroom lessons with field trips, hands-on activities, and a problem-based approach. Get some ideas for your own classroom here. Recent posts include Should Kids' Grades Call the Shots on Who Teaches and Who Goes Home? Digital Learning Day, and Leaving Their Mark - Redux, Redux.

 

 Image Scenes from the Battleground Learn about education issues on the other side of the pond with this blog from a British teacher. Get reflections on life inside the classroom and on educational policy. Recent posts include Weasel Words #1: Engage, The Attitudes Which Cause the Behaviour Crisis, and The Education Spectrum.

 

Technology in Teaching The author of this blog is a science teacher who incorporates technology to enhance classroom lessons and labs. Posts here offer tips and tutorials on ways to use technology in science classes. Recent posts include To Hold Back, Or Not to Hold Back..., Will Teachers Go Extinct? and The Problem with Teaching's Staffing Today.

 

What It's Like on the Inside Here you'll find "the totally true adventures of a schoolmarm/bureaucrat in the Land of Education." Commiserate with her experiences or find a few useful tips for your classroom. Recent posts include The Incredible Embeddable Deck, Daffy Ain't Just for Ducks, and A Look Into the Purposeful Classroom, Part I.

 

Image Tween Teacher Teachers can read this blog for "the latest news in education, curriculum design, a smattering of educational policy, and most importantly, how to more deeply enjoy this crazy and difficult calling of ours." Recent posts include CATE Keynote: Project Based Writing, Teaching Beyond the Bell, and Sharing the Responsibility: Should Senior Citizens be Exempt from Funding Education? 

 

 Image Funky First Grade Fun Kimberly is a speech-language pathologist and has been teaching for 13 years. Her blog shares her experiences in the classroom, as well as a few tips for lessons and activities. Some recent posts include Winter and Spring Math Journal Prompts, Penguins and Poems, and Shari and the Survivor.

 

 Image The Inspired Apple Fellow teachers can find lots of ideas and inspiration for the classroom from this blog written by a first-grade teacher with a passion for innovation. There are also links to resources and free downloads. Check out Math Tubs, Sweetheart Snatchin' and Graphing! I Moustache You to be My Valentine {Art Activity}, and Venn with Friends!

 

 Image First Grade a la Carte Here you'll find "odds and ends from a first-grade classroom" from a teacher who has taught elementary school children for 22 years. Get lots of ideas for classroom activities and access downloads and links to resources. Recent posts include How to Play..., Happy Birthday Abe! and The Party is On!

 

 Image Kleinspiration Teacher Erin Klein looks for way to integrate technology into her classroom, and she shares her ideas and her successes on her blog. Fellow teachers can come here for tips and inspiration. Recent posts include Storybird: Publish with Purpose, Digitally! Save Time with the Volunteer List, and Why is Technology Important to You?

 

 Image Chalk Talk Mrs. Larremore was a kindergarten teacher for 14 years, and now she works as a kindergarten and first-grade strategist. She talks about her work creating lessons and other learning activities on her blog, offering up tips and strategies for fellow teachers. Recent posts include Drawing and Writing, Tame v. Wild Animals, and Animal Characteristics and Brace Maps.

 

 Image A Teeny Tiny Teacher Kristin has been teaching first grade for 15 years, and she says, "I LOVE sharing ideas with others. I hope this blog will bring lots of opportunities to do just that!" She also shares her experiences in this classroom and reflections about life as a teacher. Check out recent posts Talk about it Tuesday, Assessments and Other Stuff (for Lack of a Better Title), and Let's Party.

 

 Image The Moffatt Girls Annie Moffatt is a former elementary school teacher who is now a stay-at-home mom. She creates lessons and activities for preschool children and toddlers, including learning the alphabet and reading. Posts include extensive pictures and information about each activity. Recent posts include Learning with Paper Dolls, Ready2Read Level 2 Unit 8, and Time Out Tuesdays: The Fruit of the Spirit ~ LOVE!

 

 Image Rowdy in First Grade First-grade teacher Jennifer aims to create a space to share ideas and best practices on this blog. Find some inspiration here or share ideas. Recent posts include I Survived Valentine's Day, Magic-e, and Morning Work.

 

The Organized Classroom Blog Learn how to reduce stress and become more effective with tips and information from this blog. Get ideas for lessons, download free activities, and get links to resources. Check out How to Make an Electromagnet (minibook freebie included!), Kisses='s Learning, and Black History Month Postcards Freebie.

 

 Image Ms. M's Blog Read about "tales from a kindergarten and first grade ELL teacher" at this blog. Pick up some ideas for your own class. Recent posts include Text-to-Self and Some Glee, The Jacket I Wear in the Snow, and Lips & Stashes.

 

 Image Teaching Happily Ever After Learn about "creative teaching with a technology twist" at this blog. Get ideas for how to incorporate technology into the classroom, including detailed information and ideas for activities. Recent posts include How to Use Google Forms + Giving Surveys in the Classroom, Why TPT is Great, and Online Countdown Clock & Using YouTube in the Classroom.

 

 Image Adventures in Kindergarten Get a fresh perspective from Mary, who is entering her fifth year of teaching kindergarten. Follow along with her experiences and pick up some ideas for classroom activities, including free printables and downloads. Recent posts include What We Did on Valentine's Day, Funny Things Kids Say, and Snowy Sand Table Fun.

 

dy/dan Dan Meyer was a high-school math teacher for six years, and now he's studying for his doctoral degree. He blogs about curriculum design and teacher education. There are in-depth discussions about the latest research, news, and more. Some recent posts include Okay, This is Exactly What I'm Talking About, Panel Remarks: Why Algebra Matters and How Technology Can Help, and What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about Math Education Again and Again.

 

The Teaching Palette This blog strives for "perfecting the art of education." There are ideas, tutorials, and resources for arts-related activities for the classroom. Recent posts include Favorite Classroom Management Ideas on the Web, Escape from Thorne Mansion Interactive, and The 10 Best Web Tools for Art Teachers.

 

 Image Two Writing Teachers These two writing teachers from across the country share their thoughts and ideas on teaching writing. Become a part of the discussion or pick up some ideas for your own classroom. Check out recent posts Growing Readers Initiative, Words that are Speaking to Me, and Reading Aloud Builds Better Writers.

 

Making Teachers Nerdy Teachers can find lots of information and tips here about how to incorporate technology into their lessons and their classrooms. Recent posts include "Social Networking Power with Edmodo in the Classroom", Putting the Nerdy Teacher back in the Classroom - Let the Project Based Learning Begin, and Google Features that Make Teachers' Lives Easier Part 2 - Wonder Wheel and Timeline.

 

 Image Two Apples a Day Two teachers -- one new and one seasoned -- write this blog together, offering reflections about teaching, as well as ideas and resources for the classroom. Some recent posts include More Charts and Visuals for Reading and Writing, Those Shoes, and Summer Learning Opportunities!

 

nashworld Read in-depth discussions here about the state of education, the latest research, and trends in curriculum design and instruction. Recent posts include Conversations on an Instructional Gap, Incorporating Words into Images, and Searching for a Royal Spring.

 

Notes from a Happy Teacher There are actually two happy teachers on this blog. Get thoughts and ideas about teaching middle school, including some occasional tips for activities. Recent posts include Maybe? ahappyneighbor - Part 1, and Little Teacher Moments.

 

 Image EdTech Solutions This blog aims to help teachers reach every student by integrating technology into the classroom. Podcasts share practical tips and talk about the impact that technology can have on learning. Recent posts include iPad Resources, Simulating Learning Issues, and Re-Thinking: Home School Curriculum.

 

 Image Creating Lifelong Learners Here you'll find information about digital literacy and closing the digital divide. Specifically, this blog "aims to offer practical tips for elementary teachers on teaching traditional and new media literacies, valuing students and their cultures, appealing to different learning modalities, and integrating technology in the curriculum with an emphasis on video production." Recent posts include How to Add a Favorite Web Page to Home Screen, Is There a Place for 'Drill and Kill' on the iPad? and My Current Thoughts on Teacher Evaluation.

 

 Image Runde's Room Get lots of free resources and ideas for your classroom from this teacher's blog. Recent posts include Math Journal Sundays, Read About It ... Think About It, and Three-Part Math Lessons.

 

 Image Kindergarten Crayons This blog is packed with ideas and resources for activities for the kindergarten classroom. Some of the materials are free, but many are available for purchase. Recent posts include Sugar-Free Valentine's Day! Hearts are Going to Roll, and A Crown Fit for a King or Queen.

 

 Image Blog Hoppin' Use this blog to hop "from one great idea to the next" for your classroom. There are lesson plans, activity ideas, and resources. Some are free and some are for sale. Recent posts include Creative Writing with 'The Dot' by Peter Reynolds, Be on the Lookout for Leprechauns, and Super Sunday in Space.

 

 Image The Teaching Thief Amanda is a fourth-grade teacher who has picked up a lot of great ideas from fellow teachers. In her blog, she pays it forward by sharing her experiences in the classroom and what works for her. Recent posts include A New Year Means *New* Classroom Rules, Teaching Author's Purpose? An Iguana Can Help! and Hilarious Student Answers.

 

Image Oh Boy Fourth Grade After teaching the third grade for 10 years, Farley is now teaching fourth grade. Her blog is "overflowing with freebies, story problem strategies, and sarcasm." Check out recent posts Mustache You ... Want to Know a Secret, Get to the Point Already, and Poo, Panic, Packs, and Plans Post.

 

 Image Teaching with TLC The mission of this blog is to provide parents and teachers with effective and creative teaching tools. Pick up tips, ideas, and resources. Check out recent posts Homemade Magic Shell, Heart Art, and Valentine's Tic-Tac-Toe Games.

 

 Image Life is Better Messy Anyway Jordon is a fifth-grade teacher and aspiring celebrity chef. She shares ideas and activities for the classroom, as well as various recipes. Recent posts include Flippity Flaps, Stretch Your Spine, and Name that Organism!

 

 Image Learning with Mrs. Parker Mrs. Parker explains her approach to teaching: ” I try to create a learning environment where learners can take risks, have choice and feel valued.  I strive to make my lessons engaging, concrete, and interactive." Find tips here for how to do the same in your classroom. Recent posts include Love Bugs, Math Centers - February Edition, and Wheel Of...

 

 Image Tales of Frogs and Cupcakes This blog follows the adventures of a fourth grade teacher. Get a glimpse inside the classroom and pick up a few ideas for activities and lesson plans. Check out recent posts Tweet-Heart Board Game, Think About It! The Next Installment, and Fraction Fun!

 

 Image Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits Find lots of ideas here for classroom activities and lessons. You can read about experiences in the classroom or download samples for your own class. Recent posts include March Math Centers, Shock and Awe, and Penguins and Polka Dots.

 

 Image Third Grade Bookworm This third-grade reading teacher shares her tips for success in the classroom and offers ideas and activities. Some resources are available for free, and others are for pay. Recent posts include Presidential Parts of Speech, Fry Fluency Phrase Flashcards, and Georgia Social Studies Connections.

 

 Image What the Teacher Wants Here you'll find "tips for teachers, parents, and anyone in between!" Get links to resources, free ideas for lesson plans and activities, and some downloadable materials. Recent posts include Civil War Online Resources, Common Core and You (Part 4), and Scramble.

 

 Image A Special Kind of Class Teachers of children with severe physical and/or speech disabilities can learn strategies for their classroom on this blog. You can find activity ideas and downloads for classroom materials. Recent posts include "Finishing Up Valentine's Activities and a Freebie", 100 Day Fun, and Bee Calendar Numbers Freebie.

 

 Image ingles 360 EFL teachers can get lots of ideas and inspiration here for the classroom. Learn about activities for the class or download materials for lesson plans. Some recent posts include Brush Your Teeth Blends, The Dentist, and Dental Health Crafts.

 

 Image Creating and Teaching Erin is a special-education preschool teacher, and her blog shares classroom activities, ideas, and downloadable materials. Check out So, Valentine's Day is Over..., Data Sentences ... Freebie, and Gummy Bear Fun!

 

 Image Set This Circus Down Learn about one teacher's experiences in the classrooms and discover new resources for classroom materials on this blog. Recent posts include Dr. Seuss Prints on Mamapedia, My Week, and Vistaprint.

 

 Image One Extra Degree This blog chronicles the "confessions of a teachaholic." Learn about what makes her classroom run and find lots of resources for your own class. Some recent posts include A Time Capsule of Teacher Goodies, Top Quality Target - Freebie, and Favorite Read Alouds and Literacy Resources.

 

 Image Heather's First Grade Heart This teacher's philosophy is: "Before you reach their heads, you have to touch their hearts." Read her reflections on teaching and life in the classroom, and get a few ideas for activities in the class. Recent posts include Bells, Bonkers, and Bovine, Hunting for Magic-e, and Missing Hearts.

 

 Image Me and Marie Learning This early-learning blog from an in-home childcare provider and former teacher provides tons of ideas for activities and learning games, resources, and downloadable materials. Some recent posts include Printables: Words I Can Say, Love Is in the Air... and Pretend Play Post Office.

 

 Image Teaching Blog Addict This online community links to numerous teaching blogs so that educators can keep up with the latest trends and get lots of ideas for classroom activities and lesson plans. Posts occasionally discuss a new blog or link to resources. Some recent posts include President's Day, What Have You Found? and Where the Wild Things are Free Trivia Game.

 

Little Miss Glamour Goes to Kindergarten This blog author explains, " A parent once called me "Little Miss Glamour" in a conference. She didn't mean it as a compliment, but I'm taking it as one anyway. Come along with me and my adventures with my favorite people on earth ... kids." Recent posts include Thwarted Plans, Horton Teaches Character Ed, and {Matching} Setting and Characters.

 

 Image The Lesson Cloud Get links to lesson plans and other classroom resources on this blog, many of them free. Recent posts include Rockin' Teacher Materials: Cool Contraction Concoctions and Flippin' for a FREE..., Free Work Page for My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, and The Best of Teachers Pay Teachers on Facebook.

 

Once Upon a Teaching Blog Get ideas for your class and stories from the fourth grade on this blog. Some recent posts include Na Na Na Na FACT MAN!! Geometric City, and Mystery Case Files.

 

 Image Beg Borrow Steal Mrs. McHaffie shares her love of teaching and her passion for finding unique classroom ideas that work on this blog. Read about life in the classroom and pick up a few ideas for your own. Check out recent posts Will You Be Mine, Objectives, and Dang It! I Got Caught!

 

Yearn to Learn Get ideas for classroom activities and lesson from this teacher of 19 years. Some recent posts include Friendship Facts and Opinions, Valentine Go Together Writing, and Identify a Genre.

 

Math Tales from the Spring This blog is "a place for sharing fresh ideas about teaching high-school math." Recent posts include Linear Function Review Booklet, Slope Book Project, and Mission Accomplished: 100% Engagement.

 

A Passion for Teaching and Opinions A social science teacher in California writes this blog, which shares reflections about teaching and education. Some recent posts include How My Mind Works, Another Season Done, and Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself.

 

Education Rethink This middle-school teacher explains, " I believe that true impact occurs in a paradox. The more I try to "make an impact," the less I impact a student. The more I try to teach to the test, the worse students do on the test. The more I focus on changing behaviors, the worse students behave. The more I try to be relevant, the more irrelevant and hopelessly 'uncool' I become. Yet, when I teach to the student, I find that they often pass the test, think well, treat one another with respect and find my class to be relevant." Explore these issues on the blog. Recent posts include Sometimes Slowing Down Leads to Burnout (Part One), The Solution to Burnout is a Better Story (Part Two), and We Need AHEM to Balance STEM.

 

Cool Cat Teacher This blog is about "teaching students with new tools, enthusiasm, and belief that teaching is a noble calling." Find encouragement and inspiration here about making your classroom the best it can be. Some recent posts include Learning about Learning: Research and Edreform News and Views, "Count the Opportunity Costs of Teacher Tasks (Big Little Thing #4)", and The Age of Encouraging the Aged to Stay in Education (Big Little Thing #3).

 

Engaging Parents in School... Teachers can find lots of information here about encouraging more parent participation in school and in their children's education. Check out recent posts Parent Leadership is Often 'Missing Link' in Community Schools, Partnering with ESL/ELL Families, and Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health.

 

In My Classroom: The Forest and the Trees " Here you'll find resources, classroom notes, and stories from the classroom." Some popular posts include Cause and Effect Text Structure, Teaching Theme, and Discussion Groups: Getting Started.

 

Kitchen Table Math, The Sequel This group blog includes parents and teachers talking about math, reading, writing, and the politics of public education. Join the discussion and get ideas for teaching kids. Some recent posts include Help Desk: Forming and Joining Sentences, Starting Over, and College Admissions - News from the Front.

 

Bluebird's Classroom Here you'll find the "musings and rants of a middle-school teacher out to save the world, one student at a time..." Some recent posts include Sorry to Interrupt Your Saturday, Balance? What Balance? Part II, and Scan, Scan, Scan Away.

 

Under Assault: Teaching in NYC Get another view of education on this blog: "The members of our union are an enormously educated and committed group of people, but you would never know it from the treatment they get at the hands of the present Department of Education. If the press won't write about the assault on the profession, we have to do it ourselves." Recent posts include Going Gently Into That Good Night: Huh?? Teaching Math: That is the Question, and Going Backwards in America.

 

 Image History is Elementary History teachers can find lots of valuable information for the classroom from this blog, including resources for activities and lesson plans. Recent posts include Slavery: Not Quite Gone with the Wind, A Christian Nation? Be Careful What You Preach, and The Architect of the Capitol.

 

Kontan Read about life in the classroom at this blog and get perspectives about teaching and education. Recent posts include Trial by Fire, To Each His Own, and A Day to a Week.

 

Bellringers This blog presents "everything I ever learned about teaching I never, ever learned from teacher in-service or professional development." Get a real-world perspective on teaching and life inside the classroom. Recent posts include Early Release, Snipers, and Patience, Support Groups, Dropping Out, and Boredom, and Survivor and the New Semester.

 

 Image 2 Cents Worth This blog "consists of the observations, experiences, half-baked and fully baked ideas of a 35 year vagabond educator." Get opinions about teaching and the state of education, and learn about life inside the classroom. Recent posts include Follow that Conference, The Purpose of Education Is..., and Should They Know It in 20 Years?

 

 Image A Teacher's Education Mrs. Chili is an "English teacher, reader, writer, all-around lover of language and its eloquent use." Learn more about these interests and how they are shared in the classroom at this blog. Recent posts include Film and Lit, Ten Things Tuesday, and Justification.

 

Just a Substitute Teacher Get a different view of the classroom from this blog by a substitute teacher. Recent posts include Lie or Truth..., Charlie? and Double Subbed...

 

Frank Chalk This is the companion blog to the books of Frank Chalk, which discuss the "barking madness that goes on in the modern education system..." Check out recent posts Burwood School, Boris and Facebook, and Getting Rid of Under-Performing Teachers.

 

Kevin's Meandering Mind Find in-depth discussions here about teaching, and about teaching writing and language, in particular. Recent posts include Comic Book Review: I Smell a Pop Quiz, Remixing Advertising Media for Gender Awareness, and More Short Story Shards on Glogster.

 

Elementary, My Dear, or Far From It Here you'll find "reflections from an elementary school teacher on the joys and challenges of the job." Recent posts include Little Things Make Me Happy, To Wait or Not to Wait, and Assumptions and Impositions.

 

Happy Chyck Wonders Here you'll find "thoughts and frustrations on teaching and life" from an eighth-grade teacher. Recent posts include One Obstacle Down, Technology Transforms My Classroom, and No Interruptions, Please!.

 

The Tempered Radical Bill Ferriter is a sixth-grade language arts teacher in North Carolina. His blog shares in-depth discussion and analysis of current educational issues. Recent posts include Our Compulsive Obsession with the Impossible Sexy, Digital Advice for School Leaders, and Read This: Fewer Priorities Make Schools MORE Productive.

 

Right on the Left Coast: Views from a Conservative Teacher Find discussions here about education and politics and how the two meet. Recent posts include Off School for a Week, How Can School Officials Possibly Think This is Acceptable or Appropriate Behavior? and Students Quit Choir Over Song Praising Allah.

 

Look at My Happy Rainbow Read about the journey of a male kindergarten teacher at this blog, and learn about life inside the classroom. Recent posts include Food, "Whirlwind" (http://lookatmyhappyrainbow.com/whirlwind/), and Supermodel.

 

Teacher Tom Teacher Tom shares his experience teaching and learning from preschoolers on this blog. Recent posts include Awesome Power! The Work Ethic, and This is What Math Learning Looks Like.

 

Mr. Robbo The PE Geek This PE teacher from Australia explains, " As i am also Information Technology trained I delight in aiming to engage students in my classes using web 2.0 tools. The purpose of my blog is to detail the different ways I am trialling these technologies in my classes." Recent posts include Must Have Health Gadgets, Is Mobile Learning the Future? - Keynote, and Some Simple GPS Ideas.

 

A Brand New Line Get insights from a second-year teacher on this blog. Recent posts include 26 is the New 25, Speech, and So Many Posts.

 

Action-Reaction Blog author Frank Noschese explains, " My educational philosophy is that students learn best when they are actively engaged in physics through activities such as reading, discussing, experimenting, and solving problems. My role is to create more experiences in which my students construct their own understanding of physics and how our universe works. I use a mixture of low-tech and high-tech in class — whichever is pedagogically appropriate." Recent posts include New Prep, New Digs, Toilet Paper Roll Drop 2012, and A Mistake Made in Haste.

 

Always Formative Read about assessments, standards-based grading implementation, teaching, and other topics related to education here. Recent posts include Product Placement, Creating Balance: Complex Instruction, and Status Change.

 

And Yet It Moves This blog author explains, " My intention in writing this blog is to share my experiences teaching in a large, functional public high school in an urban district. I hope to connect with other teachers or prospective teachers, and share ideas about teaching, curriculum, student interactions, and technology." Recent posts include Grade Five California Standards, Triple Town in GridWorld, and Questioning Code Year.

 

Certain Absurdity Read about life as a teacher and participate in discussions about education on this blog. Recent posts include Planning Time, Collective Bargaining, and My First Election.