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In the CoOp Corner you’ll find the work, ideas, reflections, and insights of the teachers of The Educators’ Cooperative. Subscribe or check back often to read the latest EdCo Teacher Spotlights, interviews, and more. Email info@educatorscooperative.com with questions or more information about our work.

Teaching and learning in the ‘new.’

Tuesday November 30, 2021

When the means of assessing growth and development cannot effectively measure innovative, essential, novel growth and development, where does the problem lie? In the growth or in the assessment? Written […]

If You Only Knew

Tuesday November 23, 2021

It has been said recently that we have lost a year of instruction, and without a doubt we know this was a tough year, and we know for students unable […]

It’s the Kids that Sustain Us

Tuesday November 16, 2021

Dave Harrison, a 4th Grade teacher at Gower Elementary, and Allison Hardy, Chemistry teacher at Hillwood High School, share that the kids keep them going on tough days. The relationships […]

Teaching in 2020 – Mastering Technology with Purpose

Tuesday November 9, 2021

EdCo members, Amber Thienel and Amy Noon were asked, “What has surprised you about teaching during the pandemic?” Amber Thienel is a District Lead Numeracy Coach in MNPS and Amy […]

More to Teach than Math: Perseverance and a Growth Mindset

Tuesday November 2, 2021

Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually Two Edco teachers, Ada Collins and Alyssa Niemiec, share their experiences in the classroom. Ada is the Math Coach […]

Every Single Day is New to Me

Tuesday October 26, 2021

EdCo teacher Ansley Glenn is a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Harpeth Hall. Listening to her first year experience is a reminder of the hope and resilience of new teachers. […]

Building Futures and Making a Difference

Tuesday October 19, 2021

In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What keeps you going on tough days?” The answers are a good reminder of […]

Context, Community, and Compassion

Tuesday October 12, 2021

Written by Greg O’Loughlin, High School Teacher and Founder/Director of The Educators’ Cooperative on January 12, 2021 We weren’t sure what to do. The first of our nightly Collaborates Calls […]

What Do We Do?

Tuesday October 5, 2021

Written by Greg O’Loughlin, High School Teacher and Founder/Director of The Educators’ Cooperative Originally published on March 23, 2021. A year ago, the group of teachers and community leaders that […]

Advice I’d Give Myself as a First Year Teacher: Part 1

Tuesday September 28, 2021

It’s that time of the year, time to check in on 1st year teachers! EdCo members were asked, “What are three pieces of advice you’d give to yourself as a […]

Put on your cape, and rise above it!

Tuesday September 21, 2021

Originally published by Tiffani Norman, an Advanced Academics Resource Teacher at Eakin Elementary, on October 17, 2017. As I was sitting on the beach in Panama City during Fall Break, […]

Even in Alternative Educational Roles, the Teaching and Learning Never Stop

Tuesday September 14, 2021

Meet EdCo Member, Mike Mitchell. Mike serves primarily as the Arts Director for Mt. Pleasant schools, as well as a resource for teachers across the county. Hearing Mike’s story is […]