Character Education, Class community, Teachers and Teaching, The Great Kindness Challenge

Up for a Challenge?

Posted by Diane Badden on January 25, 2019 | Leave a comment

I know you’re up for a challenge—especially one that focuses on kindness! The Great Kindness Challenge is one week (five school days) devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. The official week begins this coming Monday, January 28 and concludes Friday, February 1. To participate simply register your class or school HERE. It…

Classroom Management, Continuing Education, Education Reform, Fun, Ideas, Teacher Appreciation

Initial Thoughts on the Nearly Perfect Teacher

Posted by Todd Savelle on March 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

What traits must a teacher have? I asked and you delivered. Love to learn. As Darlene Taig and several others said, teachers must have “curiosity about the world.” And I couldn’t agree more. A teacher should be a lifelong learner. “You must love to learn,” said Cheryl Best. “Learn every day something new or relearn…