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The Truth about Teaching Controversial Topics in the Secondary Classroom

The Truth about Teaching Controversial Topics in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on October 7, 2019July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Especially in the current climate of political correctness and divisive tactics, teaching controversial topics in the secondary classroom may seem like asking for trouble. Though it may test your patience, teaching controversial topics in the classroom actually encourages empathy, improves...Read More

5 Professional Development Books Every Teacher Should Read

5 Professional Development Books Every Teacher Should Read

Posted on May 14, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Being a middle school or high school teacher in today’s world is hard enough, but keeping current with lesson plans that are both relevant and engaging can be daunting. Teaching should be a rewarding and exciting career, but it isn’t...Read More

7 Awesome Books for Teaching Government

7 Awesome Books for Teaching Government

Posted on April 30, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Often, middle and high school students have been conditioned to associate government with the current political arena, but the study of government incorporates so much more. Teaching middle and high school students about government includes the teaching the inner-workings of...Read More

End of the Semester Expectations

End of the Semester Expectations

Posted on December 7, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

I originally posted this in December of 2011. I read it now and ask... Has it gotten better? Or worse? It's the END of the semester! Time for in-depth reviews, developed discussions on the content of the semester, thoroughly researched...Read More

Back to School Shopping Tips to Save Time & Money

Back to School Shopping Tips to Save Time & Money

Posted on August 10, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

It's almost back to school time, which for teachers means it's time to go shopping! Of course, you need your staples, and most of those can be found at your local Walmart, Target or Office store. But some things can...Read More

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Posted on July 20, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Summer vacation was wonderful! We traveled the U.S. and Europe, and wrapped it up with a super visit with my daughter and grandbaby! But now, it's time to get back to work. Now, take into consideration that I always think...Read More

Go to the bathroom first!

Go to the bathroom first!

Posted on July 13, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Ok, so I really could have titled this more appropriately as "They really do appreciate you!" or something else sentimental, but the bathroom part is what I'm sure I will remember as I laugh about the encounter years from now......Read More

February Funnies: I Miss Those Kids

February Funnies: I Miss Those Kids

Posted on February 14, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching at the high school level is like living on a different planet. They are "out of this world" with their ideas, their actions, and their defiance. And I loved them for it! They kept me young, and they allowed...Read More

Monday Mapping: The Importance of Creativity

Monday Mapping: The Importance of Creativity

Posted on February 9, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Not all students learn in the same way. We've heard this over and over, yet we seldom here that not all students can present their knowledge in the same way, which is just as true. Despite this fact, assessments have...Read More

Tuesday Travels: On the Mountaintop

Tuesday Travels: On the Mountaintop

Posted on February 3, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

After working the California League of Schools Conference in Sacramento, we were both tired and ready to rest for a while, but we had no idea how much rest we could get at our next destination! In getting directions together...Read More