by bmelsby | Jan 2, 2024 | instruction
Student Check-Ins: An Essential Tool for New Teachers by Brad Melsby — January 5, 2024 It’s fair to assume that your school day is hectic. Lessons are taught, assignments are posted, and emails are read. The bell at the end of the last period signals a quick...
by bmelsby | Jan 2, 2024 | classroom management
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Three Takeaways for New Teachers by Brad Melsby — January 5, 2024 What is diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging? Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives (commonly referred to as DEI) seek to...
by bmelsby | Dec 1, 2023 | instruction
A New Educator Guide For Teaching Basic Digital Literacy by Amanda Melsby — November 30, 2023 Our students are highly engaged in a digital sense. Studies show daily screen time for teens is over 8.5 hours per day and that around 90% of teenagers use social...
by bmelsby | Nov 30, 2023 | classroom management
Mid-Year Classroom Management: Hope, Reassurance, and (Possibly) a Few Solutions by Brad Melsby – updated January 20, 2026 For many new teachers, establishing a positive classroom environment at the beginning of the year feels manageable. The real challenge often...
by bmelsby | Nov 30, 2023 | instruction
Checklist For A Terrific Tech Integrated Lesson Plan by Brad Melsby — November 30, 2023 Technology likely plays a daily role in your classroom. Unfortunately, simply opening up a laptop doesn’t magically result in student learning. So what does “effective”...
