By Rachel Fuhrman With the bizarre 2020-2021 school year behind us and as we prepare for our own summer respite here at Tales from the Classroom, we are excited and hopeful as we look to the future! We know that many parents have been concerned about the impact this year has had on their children. While there may have been many challenges, the most important thing is that our children feel safe and supported during uncertain times. As we move into a space where safety is read

By Estelle Willie and Jessica Little Congressional passage of the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan Act is an important step toward safely reopening K-12 schools. The legislation provides $130 billion for implementing public health protocols, including funding for improved ventilation, socially-distanced classrooms, PPE and additional staff support that would enable the reopening of K-12 schools. The President has announced a goal of getting at least a portion of th

By Jessica Terlick Jessica Terlick is a presenter, life education coach, podcaster, and head of the Lead and Inspire community who has been in education for over a decade. Through her work with Lead and Inspire, workshops, speaking events, and podcast Mums Who Want More, she provides wellness support for women around the world. This story is a cross-post from her blog. As teachers, we’ve all fielded the slightly aggressive comments about our “holidays” and a general feeling

By Larisa Gray, Jeremy Harrison, & Nate Miller Pedagogical Musings: Pedagogy Nerd Out is a multi-part series that features three teachers who have taken control of their own professional development with an aim to offer a new vision for teacher collaboration, empowerment, meaning making, and student success. This series gets you inside a teacher-created learning space that strives to encourage creativity, foster innovation, and inspire teachers to be their absolute best. We w

By Brandi Bellacicco In light of the racial and social unrest in the last year, many educators are seeking better ways to serve all students. As I grow my own practice, I spend a lot of time reflecting on exactly how I serve my students. Being a culturally responsive educator is not easy, but it is essential. It takes time to unpack personal biases and challenge the norm. For white educators in particular, it may even feel like an abstract task - how exactly do we dismantle a