Teachers and their students work hard to grow and learn together every year. That’s what inspired us to create the Crystal Apple award. It’s our chance to recognize and reward all the transformational efforts teachers and their classrooms make. This year, at a time when we see teachers and classrooms coming together in innovative […]
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2020 School Specialty Crystal Apple Award Winners
2018 School Specialty Honor Roll Winners
Teachers and their students work hard to grow and learn together every year. The School Specialty Honor Roll is an opportunity to recognize and reward some of the incredibly resilient, kind, and talented students and teachers in our communities. See the 2019 Honor Roll Winners 2018 School Specialty Honor Roll Entries This year’s nominated […]
Second Semester Classroom Management Goals
Managing a classroom full of students who have been out of school for a week or more can be overwhelming. The start of a new semester, whether it’s in the fall or after winter break, takes a bit of planning and commitment to make it go as smoothly as possible. Tips for Refreshing Classroom […]
Your Substitute Teacher Will Love You for Creating This Kit
When a substitute teacher doesn’t have all the information they need, it not only makes the day much harder for them, but it can disrupt the flow of your lesson plans for days to come. Plan ahead now to give your substitute teacher the tools they need for a smooth and productive day, and […]
How to Prep for Successful Substitute Coverage
You have to miss a day. Don’t worry – it happens. But for teachers, having to skip a day in the classroom can be problematic, no matter how exciting the activity you are going to might be. Getting the substitute teacher for the day isn’t the problem – there are usually lots of people […]