The link to Anthony Cody’s blog on our “Reaching Out More Widely -Examples” page opens a dialogue with the Gates Foundation, following his visit to their offices. You can join this conversation too, with your comments. And read with other educators have already contributed to the discussion. Let’s use blog dialogues like this to get […]

Thinking about how to speak up and make a difference on an important issue in your school district? Do you want to encourage fellow teachers to do so as well? You can do this without getting yourself in hot water with your principal, but it takes careful strategizing. Take a look at the key points […]

WE’RE FINDING TREASURE. Outstanding letters, newspaper columns, blog posts, and guides for helping teachers connect in savvy ways to the wider public. Check them out on our Teacher Tools for Reaching Out -and Examples, Teachers Reach Out More Widely-Examples, and Teachers Writing for Support pages. Then let us know what you think about these, and […]

In the Texas Republican Party platform, the education plank lists topics that should not be taught in school, and at the top of the list — can you believe this? — is critical thinking. According to Texas Republicans, TEXAS TEACHERS SHOULD NOT TEACH KIDS TO THINK. Check it out yourself. Now they claim this was a “mistake,” […]

The New Teacher Center has created a very helpful advocacy toolkit, with a short webinar and a number of guidesheets and resources. Of course, they’re advocating for their program — new teacher induction and mentoring. But the ideas and strategies are ones that all of us can use or adapt. You’ll find the info at: […]

This is the start of a new blog for helping teachers to find their voice and tell their story. No one else will do it for us. We’ll have a great collection of ideas and strategies — not just how-to’s but also ways to think about your role as a teacher, and why your voice […]