Author: thewearyeducator.com

I am an educator with almost 15 years of experience teaching in Japan, Hawaii, and in Los Angeles. My goal is to change education and the way we view literacy instruction in America.
The Benefits Of Youth Mentorship

5 Rewarding Benefits of Youth Mentorship

One of the best things I did in college was mentor a young at-risk child. Youth mentorship is incredibly rewarding. LAUSD’s New Youth Mentorship Program LAUSD announced recently that it would begin a youth mentorship program called, “Everyone Mentors”. According to their webpage, LAUSD has identified more than 27,000 students who would benefit from youth
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Prioritizing Academics over Equity

Prioritizing Academics Over Equity

A judge ruled recently that schools must prioritize student’s ability to advance over promoting equity. Should we be prioritizing academics over equity? What do you think? A Firestorm of Debate A recent ruling by a California judge has ignited a firestorm of debate across the state’s education system. The judged ruled that schools are allowed
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The ABCs of Pre-K1 Classroom Rules: Competency Based Education

4 Perfect Preschool Classroom Rules for Competency Based Education

Learn how you can create preschool classroom rules that support competency based education. These rules will help you design rules to help all students thrive. Why Preschool Classroom Rules? Preschool classrooms need rules because children work best when they understand their expectations. Creating a positive and structured classroom rules is essential for preschool teachers to
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What do teachers do in the summer?

5 Reasons the Teacher Summer Break is a Myth

What is a teacher summer? What do we do? We are always thinking about how to be better teachers. Honestly many of us are still thinking about your children. Ever wonder what do teachers do in the summer? The summer months are often seen as a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, a chance to unwind
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5 Benefits of Comfy Reading Chairs in Your Classroom

5 Reasons You Must Have A Comfy Reading Chairs in Your Classroom

I spent hours looking at different comfy reading chairs for my classroom. Comfy reading chairs in your classroom will make a world of difference! As a teacher, you’re always looking for ways to make your classroom more comfortable and inviting for your students. One simple yet effective way to achieve this is by adding a
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Unlocking the Power of Language Registers

Getting Stuck: 4 Language Registers and How they Impact Education

Did you know we switch between types of language? They’re called language registers and it’s possible to get “stuck” speaking a particular way? In this article we will discuss how this impacts education. What are Language Registers? Language registers refer to the types of language we speak in any given context, each with its unique
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