Anybody who is a teacher, or knows a teacher, understands that they don't leave at 3:00 when the children do. As salaried employees we are not granted overtime. Imagine getting paid time and a half...

Parental support and involvement can elevate a school to new heights. Teachers can and should communicate with their students' home as much as possible. But how far should we take it; is it...

PowerPoint is an amazing tool for teachers. It can help you inform, entertain and engage your students. However, not all PowerPoint presentations are created equal. Some will make you want to poke...

If you're a teacher looking for a little levity in your class, or anyone who wants to elicit a smile from a teenager, give these jokes a whirl. They are not guaranteed to close the generation gap but...

Do you prefer vomit or profanity? This is a fundamental question you'll have to ask yourself when deciding which grade level you want to teach. If you're confused, little kids throw up and big ones...

It's Tuesday night, almost dinnertime. Here is a common planning process: Next Saturday a few couples are coming over for dinner. Let's listen in on the preparation: This is a simple...