Imagine this: It’s Friday afternoon. Students are dragging their feet, backpacks overflowing with the week’s accumulated papers. You hand back a test, and the groans begin. This familiar scene plays out in classrooms across the globe, and while testing has its place, it’s not the only (or most inspiring) way to recognize student achievement. The…
Guess what? Big news! The government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, just announced that on May 24, 2024, they’re opening a portal for students to apply for loans! Isn’t that exciting? This is all part of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to make education accessible for all Nigerian students. Remember back in June 2023 when…
Welcome, knowledge seekers! Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Ms. Veronica Wright, a seasoned educator with a treasure trove of experience and wisdom. Ms. Wright has navigated countless classrooms, witnessed a multitude of student “aha!” moments, and emerged with a wealth of lessons learned. Let’s delve into her world and glean some pearls of…
Welcome back, fellow educators! We all know the importance of celebrating student milestones, but what about our own journeys as teachers? Today, we’re diving into your questions about celebrating milestones in teaching, offering tips and fostering a sense of community where we can all cheer each other on! Question: I just finished my first year…
Confession time: teachers. We’ve all been there. Drowning in lesson plans, buried under a mountain of papers to grade, and facing yet another parent-teacher conference. Sometimes, the daily grind of education can feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, going nowhere fast. But wait! Let’s pump the brakes, hop off that wheel, and take…
