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#phonefreeschools – How to Talk to Your School District about Removing Smartphones

Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Resources, School Culture, Technology Integration | January 26, 2024

This is a reposting of a blog post from Protect Young Eyes on a significant topic that is relevant to all of us, and we hope you find this helpful in your efforts to lead and teach. Please go to protectyoungeyes.com for further information or more resources. I’m...

The Three R’s of Classroom Culture

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Middle School, Spiritual Formation | April 21, 2023

Being an elementary teacher for twenty years was my delight…my joy…a true gift. It came easily and never did I have to go to work – I wanted to go – every single day. My job was not work but rather a calling – one in which I got to model true servanthood and create a...

Interview with Jesse Tannetta, Program Manager of Echoes and Reflections

Blog, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Trak, High School, Middle School, Podcast, Professional Development, The Teacher's Lounge | March 1, 2023

Here you can read the shortened version of the interview with Jesse Tannetta, program manager of Echoes and Reflections. If you’d like to listen to the full interview, please check it out on The Teacher’s Lounge. Michael Arnold: We’re joined today in...

Selecting Classroom Novels for Faith-Based Schools

Blog, Educator Insights, High School, Middle School, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | November 3, 2022

In the mid-1990s I did a novel study with my advanced sixth grade reading group, and I thought I was the coolest teacher ever. I remember writing all my own materials to go with the study – vocabulary words, worksheets for various literacy skills, and quizzes. Many...