As educators, we sometimes need a spark. One great place to find that inspiration is in movies. In Episode 234 of Class Dismissed, we highlight some of the most inspirational movie scenes for teachers

For more than 15 years, Johnny Tiersma brought humor into his classroom. He does this, be he feels it builds trust with his students. "You know when you're all in on the same joke, and you're all laug

Theres little doubt that students will learn more when they engage in classroom discussions. So for many teachers, finding ways to motivate students to participate in class makes complete sense. - F

Educators always want their students to thrive and succeed in life. Often, that path for students runs through college. But for many students, that's not the case. - Our guest in Episode 231 offers t

A well-run, fun classroom is pivotal to the way students learn. But for some educators, meaningful classroom management can be a challenge. Gamifiying a classroom is one strategy educators use to impr

The state of civics education in the United States The push for impactful STEM education over the past decade has made a positive difference in preparing our youth. But have other areas suffered? Civi

Not long after the start of each school year, an important topic comes up, September 11th. For some teachers, it can be challenging to figure out how to discuss such a tragic day in American history w

In early 2022NEFE and AmeriSpeak surveyedU.S. adults on high school financial education graduation requirements. 88% surveyed said their state should require a semester- or year-long financial educa

Does blended learning make teaching easier or harder? Catlin Tucker has been a thought leader in the world of blended learning. But many educators' Tucker would interact with perceived blended learnin

Many students feel overwhelmed with homework, and it's taking a toll on their mental health. Its the millionbillion dollarquestion. How did we get to a point where some teens are so hyper-competiti