Student Motivation Is a Perennial Concern. What Are We Missing? (Opinion)
Many posts on student motivation have appeared in this blog over the years. Antoine Germany, an assistant principal at the school where […]
Who Makes the Call About Curricula? (Opinion)
To the Editor: In the article “Parents Sue Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and Others Over Reading Curricula” (Dec. 4, 2024) the […]
Advice From Over 1,200 Experienced Educators at Your Fingertips (Opinion)
In this EdWeek blog, an experiment in knowledge-gathering, Ferlazzo will address readers’ questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other […]
I Left the Classroom to Be a Horror Writer. Teaching Was Good Preparation (Opinion)
When I left high school classroom teaching, I thought I was closing the door on that chapter of my life. Then the […]
Teachers Are Faced With Constant Challenges. Here’s How to Overcome Them (Opinion)
We teachers have no shortages of challenges in our professional lives. Today’s post kicks off a series in which educators identify their […]
9 Ways to Support Student Mental Health (Opinion)
Any of us in the classroom—or connected to it in some way—clearly see the need to support our students’ mental health. Here […]
How Teachers Can Prepare for Retirement (Opinion)
Many of us teachers are nearing retirement. In addition to getting the obvious financial advice, how can we best prepare ourselves for […]
Student Loan Debt Is an Overlooked Crisis in Teacher Education (Opinion)
Across the United States, public school districts are grappling with a shortage of teachers. Challenging conditions—including low pay, stressful and even unsafe […]
Teachers, Here’s How to Make Science and Math Relevant in the Classroom (Opinion)
Helping students see how what they are learning in school is relevant to their lives, hopes, and dreams enhances motivation. It can […]
5 Ways to Up Your Classroom Game, According to Larry Ferlazzo (Opinion)
I’ve been writing a series this year where, in each post, I share five pieces of “wisdom” I’ve learned during my 23-year […]
Don’t Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead (Opinion)
It’s not uncommon for classic children’s books or literature to contain offensive language. How should we teachers deal with that challenge? ‘The […]
How to Make the Most of Class Time Before a School Vacation: 4 Tips (Opinion)
The half day. The day before a school vacation. The week before a holiday weekend. The weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break. […]
