letsquitteaching

The image of a learner sitting in a classroom, head down, shoulders slumped—silent and unseen—is one that should break all of our collective hearts. Teaching, at its best, isn’t about content or tests or standards; it’s about connection. Without belonging, no amount of rigor or pedagogy will matter because learning doesn’t happen when a child […]

In education, teaching and learning are often used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different. Imagine a classroom where the teacher hands out prepackaged TV dinners—complete, preplanned, and ready to consume. The students, functioning as mere cooks, only heat and eat what’s been prepared for them. Now, contrast that with a classroom where the teacher and

When we hear “assessment,” many of us instantly think of standardized tests, scantron sheets or Google Forms, and the collective groans of learners (and teachers). But assessment isn’t meant to be synonymous with “test.” It originates from the Latin word assidere, meaning “to sit beside.” Imagine that—a teacher sitting beside a learner, guiding them, offering

As educators, we bring an undeniable fire into our classrooms every day. We strive to unlock the potential in every learner, pushing them to become their best selves. But what if we took that same passion—the relentless drive to help our kids succeed—and brought it to supporting our fellow educators? If we truly want to

I once heard this in a professional learning session, “Just get them talking,” the presenter said, “and they’ll be learning.” It sounds simple enough. We might ask our kids to “Turn and Talk” to their partner about the reading they just finished and expect fireworks—deep conversations, insights flying across the room. But what we might