


Fire Drills: Safe and Efficient—and Color-Coded!
There are a ton of resources out there on running safe and efficient fire drills, like this great student-friendly rules chart. And we all know that all teachers should keep on hand a ready-to-go copy of the grab-and-go class roster. But how can the person in charge,...
Little Things: An Answer to the Forgotten Staff Birthday
I’ve got a teeny, tiny efficiency thing for you today. We focus on Togetherness mostly because it helps you be better at your job and maintain your sanity. But I am also of the firm belief that Togetherness can help you be a better, kinder, more caring colleague. This...Teacher Togetherness, Interview Style
Whether you’re straight out of college or graduate school, or shifting to a different district, it’s that time of year again: interview time. A recent conversation with Alexa M., a soon-to-be-principal in Denver, got me thinking about how to demonstrate Togetherness...
Teacher OFFICES?! You Heard Me Right!
I know. You saw the title of this post and thought it was an oxymoron, right?! Teacher OFFICES?! Yes, you heard me right. And I’m not talking about big desks in classrooms. I am talking about real deal, bona fide offices. I frequently hear from teachers that one of...