Author name: Dylan Callens

Ever walked out of class feeling the lesson drifted off course even though your slides were polished? That difference between materials and a plan can mean the day’s objectives stay out of reach. A lesson plan is a concise roadmap showing what students will learn, how they will practice it, and which evidence will prove

High-quality teacher professional development (TPD) is more than an item on a compliance checklist; it fuels responsive instruction and better student learning. When PD is sustained, collaborative, and tied to real classroom challenges, it sharpens pedagogy, lifts engagement, and opens doors for career advancement. Yet many educators still endure one-off slide shows that waste time

Seventy-eight percent of hiring managers rank critical thinking as the number-one skill they need but can’t find. Teachers notice the same gap every time a student repeats an answer instead of questioning it. If you’re ready to close that gap, this guide will walk you through practical, classroom-tested professional-development moves that fit any grade level

Need a few parent-pleasing lines right now? Copy, paste, and breathe: Jordan consistently applies new concepts with confidence and originality. Avery tackles complex problems with steady focus and creative strategies. Mia listens thoughtfully and elevates group discussions with respectful insights. Diego sets ambitious goals and works methodically to surpass them. Lila demonstrates growing mastery of

A student hits a snag on a math problem. One shrugs, mutters “I’m just bad at this,” and pushes the paper aside; another rewinds the steps, tries a new strategy, and asks for feedback. Those two reactions illustrate the heart of this article: a growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be strengthened through