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Teacher absenteeism is more than an HR issue. Learn why district leaders should track the rate, examine coverage patterns, and use the data to strengthen instructional continuity and staff support.

Dear TCEA Responds: We have some tech I got ready to send back to a buyback company. I sent them the info, the photos, the serial numbers, everything they asked…

Renata, a shy but sharp fifth grader, struggled to speak in front of her peers and often allowed others in her group to lead activities. However, her eyes lit up…

Spend three summer mornings exploring practical AI strategies for planning, teaching, leadership, and technology support while earning CPE credits and learning on a schedule that works for you.

As a bilingual student myself growing up, I often found myself in the situation of speaking Spanish at home, thinking in Spanish, and then having to prove I understood photosynthesis…

Discover how Spot the Difference classroom activities boost student engagement, critical thinking, and observation skills. It is easy to implement across all subjects and grade levels.

Ever find yourself wishing for an amazing icebreaker you can use with a group of educators? An old familiar one is often best. Faculty icebreakers either tell you nothing or…

Make end-of-year review more active with printable bingo cards that get students talking, explaining, and retrieving key concepts—without adding more screen time to your busy classroom routine.

A new M.Ed. program empowers educators to lead innovation with confidence—plus a $10,000 scholarship. Discover how to transform your teaching and expand your impact beyond the classroom.

After sharing my Olympics resources earlier this year, I noticed something that stopped me for a minute. Out of 12,159 visitors, Canada was the second highest country accessing those resources,…

“Worthless.” That’s how one English teacher described her experience in teaching essay writing to students who had embraced Gen AI. “Even with wonderful, supportive administration, I can’t teach kids who…

You’re starting your Sunday afternoon lesson preparation, and find that you need to record a quick walkthrough of a science simulation, then edit a PDF before posting it. You also…

Need a fresh challenge for your LEGO bricks or whatever building materials you have on hand?Brick City Heroes is a spin-off of my Mars Mayhem LEGO Challenge, but this time…

Ever needed a place for students or staff in a workshop to turn in their work, but couldn’t afford the cost of a bulletin board type product? Maybe you want…

Instructional coaches are often pulled in a dozen directions, but your calendar can be your greatest ally in protecting the time that makes the most impact. In this post, I’ll…

Struggling with end-of-year behavior? Discover practical classroom management strategies to keep students engaged and finish the school year strong.

A teacher at a high school opens the semester with a policy: Your work may contain up to 20% Gen AI content. Cite it, or you get a zero. Is…

Remember the days of drowning in essays and other written assignments, each page a crimson battlefield of red pen corrections? Those days are over, my friends. Don’t get me wrong,…

Sitting in a safety committee meeting while someone argues about door labels is exactly how you want to spend a Wednesday morning. You have three spreadsheets open, a half-eaten taco,…

End-of-year review doesn’t have to be a struggle. This choice board strategy gives students ownership, boosts engagement, and helps you reinforce key concepts without rebuilding your entire curriculum.