Did you know that teachers work 99% as many hours as the average full-time employee—but in 25% less time? And that 46% of teachers work over 20 hours per week outside of the classroom, doing unpaid tasks like grading papers and running extracurricular activities? Read more »
Friday, May 11, 2012
Are you in the 99%?
Monday, May 7, 2012
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week—a time in which we can all reflect on those teachers in our lives who made us who we are today. At Imagine Learning, we know that a dedicated teacher can make all the difference in the life of a child. There is perhaps no pursuit more noble in this life.
To kick things off, here’s one of our favorite videos about the teachers who made a difference in our lives. Take a minute to watch the video, and then help us start out our week of appreciation by leaving a comment thanking the teacher who made the greatest impact on your life.
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Who was one of your favorite teachers, and why?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Is c®e@tivity in the classroom really that important?
In a global study conducted by Adobe, 2/3 of people feel that creativity is valuable to society, and 80% feel that unlocking creativity is critical to economic growth. Yet only 1 in 4 people believe they are living up to their creative potential. Read more »
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Grants for elementary schools: Here’s the free help you’ll want every month
Grants are great–especially in today’s economy.
Don’t get me wrong–I like bake sales too. I love a good bundt cake as much as the next parent.
But how many bundt cakes, muffins, cookies and streusels would it take to raise $1,000? Or $5,000? Or $20,000?
That’s why grants are lifesavers for many schools and districts. Grants for those amounts are very possible.
But to be awarded those dollars, grant writers need to know two things:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
You’ve been taking care of them. But who’s taking care of you?
Teaching can be a labor of love. It’s challenging, time-consuming, and frustrating. But it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. Yet, it requires a tremendous amount of time, both in and outside of the classroom. Which means that your personal time … can sometimes get skipped over. But don’t worry—we’ve listed a few simple tips to help you lower the stress and increase the fun. Read more »
