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Winning at Parent Conferences

By Natalie Pemberton posted 7 hours ago
Winning at Parent Conferences By Jeanne Anne Craig One of the scariest things that faced me as a brand-new teacher (besides the kids!) was parent conferences. Especially the ones that involved difficult ...

Member Spotlight: Sofia E. Hardman

By Raevyn Harris posted 7 days ago
Member Spotlight: Sofia E. Hardman We’re thrilled to feature Sofia E. Hardman , President of the Theta Alpha Chapter at Howard University. Sofia shares her experiences as a chapter president ...

Families as Researchers and Intellectual Activists

By Michelle Melani posted 14 days ago
Families as Researchers and Intellectual Activists By María Paula Ghiso and Gerald Campano María Paula Ghiso and Gerald Campano wrote the article, “ Care, Support, and Solidarity: Families Demanding a Universal ...

“He did what?!” 6 Tips to Heading Off an Aggressive Meltdown

By Natalie Pemberton posted 14 days ago
“He did what?!” 6 Tips to Heading Off an Aggressive Meltdown By Charlene Blair Tolley Bobby walked into my class, a student I will never forget. He had long hair and didn’t look me in the face. He ...

7 Tips (and Helpful Links) for Organizing Your Classroom and Staying Sane

By Natalie Pemberton posted 28 days ago
7 Tips (and Helpful Links) for Organizing Your Classroom and Staying Sane By Joyce Wilson Teaching is a challenging profession, especially if you’re a new teacher. Fortunately, you can implement strategies ...

Identity Journey Mapping in Study Abroad: An Instructional Activity to Explore One’s Identity

By Natalie Pemberton posted 08-01-2024
Identity Journey Mapping in Study Abroad : A n Instructional Activity to Explore One’s Identity By Hyesun Cho & Josh Hayes Hyesun Cho and Josh Hayes wrote the article “ I Hold ...

Reimagining Anti-Cyberbullying Policies: Fostering Remediation, Repair, and Emotional Redress in School Communities

By Natalie Pemberton posted 07-04-2024
Reimagining Anti-Cyberbullying Policies: Fostering Remediation, Repair, and Emotional Redress in School Communities by Emily Zhang, Kayla L uga, and Carly Berwick ...

Member Spotlight: Dr. Rose Cardarelli

By Natalie Pemberton posted 06-27-2024
Member Spotlight: Dr. Rose Cardarelli My journey in education has not been traditional. My parents always placed a high value on education, but I wanted to experience the world, so my first career was ...

“Excluded from History” No More: Inclusive Inquiry to Support Both Research and Teaching

By Natalie Pemberton posted 06-20-2024
“Excluded from History” No More: Inclusive Inquiry to Support Both Research and Teaching By Jenny Cox Jenny Cox wrote the article “Advancing Equitable and Responsible Research Involving Gender ...

Policy for Practice: Expanding Our Field of Vision

By Natalie Pemberton posted 06-06-2024
Policy for Practice: Expanding Our Field of Vision By Simona Goldin Simona Goldin and David K. Cohen wrote the article “ How Teachers Might Have Taught but Most Didn’t , and Why ...

Breaking Down the Classroom Walls: A Journey into Co-Teaching and Interdisciplinary Instruction in Teacher Preparation

By Natalie Pemberton posted 05-02-2024
Breaking Down the Classroom Walls: A Journey into Co-Teaching and Interdisciplinary Instruction in Teacher Preparation By Brandon Butler and Stephen Burgin For many, teaching can ...

What Does it Mean to be a Teacher Educator in Today’s Rapidly Changing World?

By Natalie Pemberton posted 04-16-2024
What Does it Mean to be a Teacher Educator in Today’s Rapidly Changing World? by Adrian D. Martin, Ph.D. Those of us who work in the teaching profession often focus on our engagement with ...

Real World Impact: Lessons Learned Through Studying an Early Warning Dropout Prevention Program in Washington State High Schools

By Natalie Pemberton posted 04-11-2024
Real World Impact: Lessons Learned Through Studying an Early Warning Dropout Prevention Program in Washington State High Schools by Dr. David Knight and Dr. Julia Duncheon What is the role of university ...

In Pursuit of Equity for Multilingual Students in Mathematics: What Do Teachers Need Support In?

By Michelle Melani posted 03-27-2024
In Pursuit of Equity for Multilingual Students in Mathemetics: What Do Teachers Need Support In? by Am elia Q. Rivera and Samantha A. Marshall As school bells ring ...

Smart Is a Costume That Not Everyone Is Allowed to Wear

By Julia Lewis posted 02-01-2024
Smart Is a Costume That Not Everyone Is Allowed to Wear: A dis/abled educator’s reflections on how whiteness and ableism shape our expectations by Autumn Wilke How do you ...

Implementation of Social Inclusion to Support Refugee Students’ Well-Being in Victoria, Australia: A Study of School Reports and Policies

By Julia Lewis posted 01-04-2024
Implementation of Social Inclusion to Support Refugee Students’ Well-Being in Victoria, Australia: A Study of School Reports and Policies by Huu Loc Nguyen and Ahmed Bawa Kuyini Refugees leave their home countries ...

Social Justice Leadership: The Backbone in Inquiry-Based and Transformative Education

By Julia Lewis posted 12-21-2023
Social Justice Leadership: The Backbone in Inquiry-Based and Transformative Education by Lucijan Jović As Nelson Mandella once said, “education is the most powerful weapon with which ...

Bouncing Forward in Tough Times: Strategies of Resilient Teachers During the Pandemic

By Phil Kitchel posted 11-09-2023
By Sharon McDonough and Narelle Lemon Dr. McDonough is a researcher in teacher education with advanced disciplinary knowledge of sociocultural theories of teacher emotion, resilience, and wellbeing. Sharon brings ...

The Teacher Advocate Convo Special

By Phil Kitchel posted 10-31-2023
KDP Convo 2023 starts Thursday! If you’re joining us in St. Louis this week, we can’t wait to see you, but even if you can’t be there, you can still review our list of great Speakers , follow along on the Schedule of Events ...

Words, Comments, and Perceptions Matter: Teachers’ Reactions to Misaligned Portrayals in the Media and Public

By Phil Kitchel posted 10-02-2023
By Erin Nerlino Erin wrote the article “From Heroes to Scapegoats: Teacher Perceptions of the Media and Public’s Portrayal of Teachers during COVID-10” in the latest quarterly issue of The Educational Forum. The article ...