Rather than have students memorize definitions and facts about a science topic such as light, an effective first grade teacher today would have students investigate various types of objects under ...

This quote emphasizes the importance of teachers in our life and their crucial role in shaping society. Unlike corporate jobs that focus on specific skills, teaching requires patience, enthusiasm, and ...

It is one of most widely accepted axioms in math education: Good teachers matter. But what are the qualities of an effective mathematics teacher? The answer, as a recent federal report suggests, ...

Looking across a sea of faces of high school teacher trainees filling our small auditorium at San Francisco State University during orientation to the program, I used to say before my retirement that ...

What is peer review of teaching (PRT)? Peer review is recognized in academia as a measure for ensuring quality work that meets standards and expectations among experts. Similarly, peer review of ...

Sidney I. Perloe, Ph.D., one of the most influential and inspiring teachers I’ve ever had, passed away recently. At his memorial service, which I was able to attend via Zoom, I heard beautiful ...

Can High-Poverty Schools Catch a Break? Report from Raegen Miller and Robin Chait explores ways to give low-income students more access to effective teachers. Elizabeth Venechuk, a third grade teacher ...