This past year, we made a shift in our teaching that completely changed our approach to fostering student independence in elementary classrooms. Formative assessments became our new best friend, and the results were astounding.

It's the smaller, ongoing checks—formative assessments—that really make the difference in how we teach and how students learn, especially in an elementary setting.

As a teacher, I’ve seen how a cohesive team can transform a school.

Growing up as a first-generation Filipino American in the suburbs, school wasn't always easy for me.

In 2021, my life took a turn I never expected. I was getting divorced—something I had vowed never to do. We had just bought my dream home, and superficially, I thought I had it all together.

Any parent of a child with special needs has experienced the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Since beginning my teaching career years ago it became apparent quickly how hard it is for educators to have a healthy work life balance.