How to Track Down a Missing Student
Sky-high rates of absenteeism demand detective skills and a stacked Rolodex.
Leah Fabel
LA Johnson
Illustrator
How to Tell Someone to Please Fix Their Mask
Sensitivity goes a long way, but don't be afraid to call for backup.
Paula Ann Solis
Centering the Native Experience in the Classroom
Guilford County Schools educator Stephen Bell (Lumbee Nation) shares seven tips about incorporating Indigenous perspectives authentically in your classroom.
Stephen Bell
Indian Ed Coordinator in the Office of Equity with Guilford County Schools
Six Books to Get Your Students Through a Pandemic
It’s the reading list you never thought you would need.
Teacher Resilience, Put to the Test
In times of crisis, educators say “resilience” must mean more than bouncing back to the old ways. It asks for a leap into something better.
Using Virtual Spaces to Teach—and Nurture—Students
Tian Buzbee (Greater New Orleans 2013) is a math teacher at Riverdale High School in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. In this letter to our community, Tian shares how recent events affected her as a teacher, community member, and social justice advocate, and how the experiences of our students are the most important thing to consider as we prepare for the 2020 school year.
The TFA Editorial Team
I See Me: Representation of LGBTQ+ Teachers in the Classroom
An equitable education includes supporting and affirming LGBTQ+ identities in the classroom.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
Working Together to Support Distance Learning
In this Transformational Leaders Spotlight, TFA alum Kristin McRell Foght shares how parents and teachers can support kids learning remotely.
How Educators Can Reach Out to Families While Schools Are Closed
How teachers can have productive, successful communication with students and families while schools are closed for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Marshall
Copywriter
6 Amazing Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media During the Pandemic
Looking for inspiration? These teachers leverage video to share educational and engaging lessons.
Madeleine Burry