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12 Best Education Conferences To Check Out in 2024

Education conferences give teachers, administrators, and other education professionals a chance to explore new ideas and strategies, network with their peers, and recharge their excitement for teaching. Plus, there’s always a lot of fun free swag! There are meetups across…

Free Printable With 5 Designs

Is there anything better than curling up with a good book, a blanket, and a warm drink when the weather outside is chilly? In honor of everyone’s favorite cozy season, you can print and save these free winter bookmarks featuring…

Help! Our Staff Holiday Party Is Mandatory and I Refuse to Go

Dear We Are Teachers, My principal always throws an elaborate holiday party at her house on the Saturday night after we get out from school. I went to it my first year because I felt pressured, and I haven’t been…

99 Cool Winter Jokes To Break the Ice

Winter brings the calmness of snow flurries and cozy days by the fire … oh, who are we kidding? Winter shenanigans, excitement, and chaos are what our students are all about! Calm the excitement with belly laughs from some of…

30 Hilarious Winter Break Memes Only a Teacher Will Understand

How many more days of school do you have left until winter break? I bet you can tell us the EXACT answer down to the minute, and we don’t blame you. Teaching in December can be a slog, or a…

Best New Books in January 2024

What better way to ring in the new year than with a bunch of terrific fresh reads? These are the new books for January 2024 we’re most excited to check out. New Fiction Picture Books in January 2024 When You…

15 Resources for Professional Development for Teachers in 2024

Teachers want to be the best they can be at their jobs, and they know that education is a lifelong process. But meeting professional development requirements can often feel like a hassle instead of something that’s meaningful. Districts offer (and…

Teachers Are Sharing Their Principals’ Weirdest Pet Peeves

Everyone has their own particular way of doing things—but occasionally, principals’ pet peeves take it to the next level. A friend of mine shared with me that her previous principal had a peculiar obsession with blue pens. Specifically, the teachers…

We Can’t Get Enough Of This Popular Influencer Calling On Brands to Help Clear Teacher Lists

Continuing a Giving Tuesday tradition several years in the making, the popular Texas-based blogger Things I Bought and Liked used her platform to give back to teachers this week. We are, needless to say, here for it. Things I Bought…

18 Must-Have Chromebook Apps for Teachers

Been using Chromebooks with your students for a while, but wonder if you’re getting the most out of these powerful devices as a teacher? You’ve come to the right place! This curated list of “teacher essential apps” will show you…