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Scott Sterling

Scott Sterling is a former English teacher who worked in Title I middle and high schools in St. Petersburg, Florida who is now a freelance writer who focuses on education. He is also a stay-at-home dad to his 4-year-old daughter Lily, who will soon be starting her own educational journey.

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Classroom Funding: 4 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Grant Applications

Grants can be a great option to fill budget gaps, and turn some of your classroom dreams into instructional realities. But, with lesson planning, grading, test prep, and the never-ending admin work already on teachers’ plates, tackling grant applications can feel like a daunting task.

10 Tips for the First Day of School

With some planning, common sense, and communication, you can make the first day of school the best it can be—a springboard to a successful and rewarding school year. Here’s how to make that happen.

[Professional Development] Evaluating Your Own Performance as an Educator

The best teachers know that refining their practice is an ongoing process. Here are six of our favorite best-practice tips for effective self-reflection.

5 Ideas for Keeping Top Teachers

Although more money and better working conditions may help, many teachers who are considering leaving the profession are more interested in growing as professionals, collaborating, and making a broader effect on their schools and districts. Here are five ideas on how to bring those changes about in your own school.

4 SEL Skills Every Student Must Have for a Successful Grade Transition

When we think about whether a student is ready to move to the next grade or graduate, we often think in terms of academics.

5 Quick Tips for Maximum Efficiency for Your Summer School Program

Summer school teachers have to also be efficiency experts to get their students where they need to be when the first school bell rings. Here’s how to squeeze the most out of summer learning.

Making the Most of School Closure Days for Elementary Students

We recently discussed ideas for making school closure days for secondary

Making the Most of School Closure Days for Secondary Students

School closures due to community emergencies, inclement weather, and other unexpected events can’t be helped, but they can quickly put students behind, especially middle and high school students working through rigorous and tightly scheduled curriculum. However, with a little planning and the help of technology, school closure days don’t need to put learning on pause for secondary students.