An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools.
Teaching
Opinion
Teachers Are Faced With Constant Challenges. Here's How to Overcome Them
Three veteran educators offer their expert guidance on how to manage even the toughest classroom scenarios.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
9 Ways to Support Student Mental Health
There are countless reasons for students' mental health woes. Here's how educators are successfully stepping in.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
What Works in Social-Emotional Learning? Teachers Share Their Best Strategies
There’s a lot of SEL content out there. What actually works for teachers is another matter.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Larry Ferlazzo’s 9 Education Predictions for 2025
The education community should brace itself for a tough year ahead.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The Best and Worst Education News of 2024
There was plenty to celebrate in public education this year, but not all was rosy.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Don't Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead
Creating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.
Teaching
Opinion
5 Ways to Up Your Classroom Game, According to Larry Ferlazzo
Stop telling your students what to do and other ideas from a veteran teacher to his colleagues.
Mathematics
Opinion
Teachers, Here's How to Make Science and Math Relevant in the Classroom
Students don't want a bunch of memorization tricks. They want to know why and how a lesson is relevant to their lives.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
How Teachers Can Prepare for Retirement
After years in the classroom, the time is approaching to move on. So the big question is, what’s next?
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
No, Culturally Responsive Education Is Not a Synonym for CRT
If you're confused about what culturally responsive teaching means, here is guidance from educators on how to avoid common misconceptions.
English Learners
Opinion
Teacher Tips for Supporting English Learners
Students' stress over learning a new language in a new environment can affect their academic success. Proper support can ease that.
Teaching
Opinion
What Helps Teachers Do Their Best Work, According to Educators
When teachers are happier and more fulfilled, their students are, too.
Federal
Opinion
With Trump in Office, Schools Should Ask Themselves These Questions
The incoming administration could change many laws and rules that would affect public education. Larry Ferlazzo explains how to respond.
Teaching
Opinion
5 Small Classroom Changes for Big Rewards
Most educators know that building relationships is crucial to student learning. Small actions by teachers can help foster them.