While teachers say they miss their students and the normalcy of school, many are apprehensive about returning to in-person instruction amid so much uncertainty. Read more.

Some districts are making gains in recruiting and holding onto Black, Hispanic, and Asian teachers. Here are some ideas for how to do it. Read more.

OPINION

In a year marked by loss, we can’t forget the most important thing we do as teachers, writes Justin Minkel: We make sure every child knows they’re loved. Read more.

Teaching is packed with powerful moments. Teachers capture them in only 100 words in our “Tiny Teaching Stories” series. Here’s one of those little gems:

On March 16, I wondered: Was I doing enough to engage my students? Was I confusing their academic growth? Did I help them feel safe and loved? On April 16, I wondered: How can I keep up with the 12-hour days? What else can I do to be there emotionally for my students? Was this our new reality? On May 16, I wondered: What do my students feel about missing our final days together? How are colleagues who aren’t coming back next year? What else could I have done? What else? What next? What happens next year?
Kyle Shugart
5th grade English/language arts
Canton, Ga.

Click here to read more Tiny Teaching Stories, or to submit your own.

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Christina Torres, a middle school teacher in Hawaii, discusses the steps she’s taking to prepare for the fall, including teaching her students about anti-racism as the issue has moved to the forefront during the pandemic. Watch video.

FREE! As new research emerges, experts are exploring how to teach and approach math courses. In this Spotlight, discover how educators are targeting students’ math anxiety, addressing inequities within math education, and incorporating math concepts into civics. See other Spotlights.