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Teaching and Learning
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Meet the amazing online tutors at Skooli
Skooli would not be possible without our incredible team of online teachers. Our 24/7 online tutoring service is supported thanks to a diverse group of talented educators who are always ready to help students in need. From math tutors to English tutors, Skooli offers instant or pre-booked online tutoring for all subjects, anytime, anywhere. Since […]
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5 SUMMER TIPS TO START YOUR PTA/O SCHOOL YEAR STRONG
Ahhhh, summer. Those long days, outdoor adventures, and beautiful nights are here. You survived the end-of-year rat race, and now you’re ready for some well-deserved relaxation. Start your summer with a complete break from your PTA/PTO leadership duties to allow yourself time to rest and rejuvenate. When you’re ready, take advantage of the important opportunities […]
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Teacher Staffing in America: Strategies for Teacher Retention and Recruitment Beyond the Pandemic
As we’ve witnessed over the last year, COVID-19 has exacerbated an already precarious situation for teacher staffing and recruitment. All around the country, teachers have resigned, retired or taken leaves of absence to avoid the inherent risks of teaching amid the pandemic. While it looks like the worst impacts of the pandemic on the teacher […]
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Pollyanna Position Paper I: Advocating for Equity During and After a Pandemic
This Position Paper offers wisdom, practical ideas, and concrete DEI recommendations for Heads of Schools and administrators on how to continue to advance equity initiatives during and after a pandemic. The recommendations in this paper were aggregated from a survey of over 100 DEI Directors and practitioners across the country.
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K-12 Education Recruitment Report 2021
In response to COVID-19, thousands of teachers across the US have resigned, retired or taken leaves of absence. Teacher retention and recruitment is more difficult today than ever before. While it looks like the worst impacts of the pandemic on the teacher workforce may be behind us, teacher staffing will continue to be a challenge […]
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The Boys’ Room is expanding beyond NYC!
The Boys’ Room is now expanding beyond NYC and we are excited about the opportunity to reach a broader audience of elementary school boys of color. We work very closely with DEI directors, educators and school counselors. Our young scholars come from a wide range of private schools and while schools do not participate in the […]
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The Impact of COVID-19 on US Teachers | Infographic
Thousands of teachers from across America shared their thoughts on teaching during the pandemic.
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Rising school COVID-19 cases are creating higher levels of teacher and student stress
Learning during a pandemic has been an uphill battle for students, schools, teachers and parents alike. As COVID-19 cases in schools continue to rise, and protocols and measures continue to pivot to try to curb the spread in schools specifically, students and teachers are reporting higher levels of stress. Teacher’s mental health has been tested […]
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A Teacher’s Guide to Student Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practice | Infographic
Learn what student trauma is, how it can present itself, and the six principles in a trauma-informed approach.
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A Guide For Alleviating Teacher Stress | Infographic
Learn about what causes teacher stress, how and when it presents itself, and what can be done to combat it.
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Infographic: How do teachers feel about returning to the classroom?
We surveyed 2,791 teachers to find out how they feel about returning to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Five Tips for Writing Effective Volunteer Job Descriptions
Once you have published your Guide to Giving and Getting Involved and have identified your school’s volunteer needs, it is time to develop job descriptions for each position. Without job descriptions, you risk matching the wrong person to the job, misusing the volunteer’s time, and having no formal means of giving feedback and celebrating your […]