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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.

EdCo’s Summer Workshop — Abundance, Connection, and Community

Thursday June 24, 2021

Written by Greg O’Loughlin, high school educator and founder of The Educators’ Cooperative. Our annual Summer Workshop is the place that nurtures and grows a community of educators in Nashville […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Jen Castle and Sherri Scott

Thursday June 17, 2021

“Are the hawks mating again?” “I want to put the wood in the firepit.” “Layers, layers, layers!” – LWS students. Two of our EdCo members, Jen Castle and Sherri Scott […]

Why Join EdCo? Part 1

Tuesday June 15, 2021

Joining EdCo provides direct connection to amazing educators. Click here to join hundreds of other teachers who have already benefited from the power of collaboration and the Educators’ Cooperative’s professional […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Mike Mitchell and Eric Harvey

Thursday June 10, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Mike Mitchell of Cohort 3. Mike recently collaborated with Eric Harvey, having students produce, edit, and coauthor a weekly radio show. […]

It’s Not About the Lesson Plans

Tuesday June 8, 2021

EdCo Members Ansley Glenn, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith were recently asked, “What is something you wish non-teachers knew or understood about teaching?” Their answers speak to the heart of […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Addison Barrack and Mike Mitchell

Thursday June 3, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Addison Barrack of Cohort 3. Addison recently collaborated with Mike Mitchell, finding a way for students to bring funds of knowledge […]

I Always Knew I Wanted to Teach

Tuesday June 1, 2021

Originally published on January 19, 2021 at https://educatorscooperative.com/coop-corner/ EdCo Members, Anie Hall, Amy Noon, and Amber Thienel recently answered a series of interview questions. Anie is a 9th grade English teacher […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Lindsay Roe, Courtney Elko, and Joel Bezaire

Thursday May 27, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Lindsay Roe of Cohort 3. Lindsay recently collaborated with Joel Bezaire, finding a way for students to utilize Desmos across the […]

It’s All About the Kids

Tuesday May 25, 2021

EdCo members Joel Bezaire, 7th grade math teacher at USN, and Jennifer Weinblatt, 6th grade ELA teacher at Harding Academy were both asked, “What keeps you going on tough days?” […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Mike Mitchell and Brandi Hodge, Pixel Art

Thursday May 20, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Mike Mitchell of Cohort 3. Mike recently collaborated with Brandi Hodge, finding a way for students to recognize their content mastery […]

There Is Never Enough Time

Tuesday May 18, 2021

“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” ― John Dewey There are few times of the school year that feel more hectic than the last […]

What keeps you going on tough days? EdCo Teachers Reflect

Tuesday May 11, 2021

By Amanda Banik Originally published on November 3, 2021 at educatorscooperative.com Teaching is tough. Not only is the expectation that we are instructional experts, but also parents, social workers, counselors, […]