*originally published September 29, 2020 As a 4th grade teacher, I spend most of my time pondering how to improve lessons for my students, how to connect with each and […]
Tag: Educators’ Cooperative
If You Only Knew
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 […]
What Do We Do?
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 […]
Hey, Non-Teachers, I Need You to Know, Teachers are Never “Off the Clock”!
Educators’ Cooperative members, Ada Collins, Alyssa Niemiec, Katie Douglas, and Mike Mitchell were asked, “What is one thing you wish non-teachers knew about teaching and teachers?” and without prompting, the […]
We Learn, We Adjust
Last December, EdCo Members, Ada Collins, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith were asked, “How are you adjusting to this new education arena, and what have you learned about yourself or […]
Mindfulness: Quieting Minds, Hearts, and Bodies of Elementary Students (and My Own!)
As we gear up for the start of school after a year of unknowns and incredible losses, our mental health and the mental health of our students is more important […]
Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Mike Mitchell and Eric Harvey
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
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
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 […]
Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Lindsay Roe, Courtney Elko, and Joel Bezaire
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
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?” […]
Craft. Create. Critique.
Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually with EdCo teacher Joel Bezaire. Joel is a 7th grade Pre-Algebra teacher at University School of Nashville. Listening to […]
