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Teachers – We Have Liftoff!

TeachersConnect 2.0 is taking off!

Join the Journey. Win Cash Prizes.

Teachers Connect is relaunching in September! Woot! Woot! 

What better time than now—at the start of another “non-traditional” school year– to connect with teacher soulmates, gain recognition for your contributions, and maybe even earn a little extra cash! 

New Opportunities for Recognition and Pocket Money 

  • We’re relaunching the Teacher of the Month program with three top awards of $200 each.
    • Sept 2021 Teacher of the Month awards will be announced in early October.
  • Top teachers will get $200 gift cards and four runners-up will get $100 gift cards in each of the categories listed below:
    • Trendy Teachers – members who have shared the most popular post or question in a month as determined by comments, “helpfuls,” “good questions,” and views
    • Resourceful Responders – members whose responses have received the most “helpfuls” during a month
    • Prolific Posters – members who have shared the largest number of engaging posts and/or questions in a month. An engaging post or question, for this purpose, is one that receives 10+ comments, answers, “helpfuls,”or “good questions.”
    • Note: A member can only win one ToM award per month.
  • Teachers of the Month also have the chance to be paid Community Leaders who shape the future of TeachersConnect.
  • Back to School Bonanza – In September, the TC Team will award five $100 gift cards to members whose posts are particularly thought-provoking or on-point. Twenty members will also be selected at random to win $25 gift cards.

You might be a September Teacher of the Month

Coming Soon

  • Better searching and matching – so you can find teachers and topics most relevant to you right away
  • More personalized profile – add a banner and color preferences
  • More places to add links to your website, blog, TPT page, or Etsy store
  • Badges that show your impact on TC – displayed on your profile and in your posts
  • More sharing – share your TC post on social media or invite colleagues to join a conversation
  • Mentor – opportunities to mentor pre-service teachers on their journey to become fully-licensed teachers
  • Opportunities to earn money for feedback on EdTech products

Mission

The mission remains unchanged – Teachers deserve a teacher-centric, safe place to access the most powerful resource of all – each other. We envision a space where all teachers collaborate to make a greater impact — regardless of experience or location. Our goal is to ensure that every teacher radiates confidence, skill, and joy. When teachers succeed, students thrive.

What’s Changed

TeachersConnect was acquired by Public Consulting Group (PCG) on April 30, 2021. With PCG behind us, we plan to grow to 100,000 members in the next 12 months, while adding exciting new ways for you to connect, lead, and grow. We expect an influx of thousands of  pre-service and early-career teachers eager to tap into your knowledge and experiences. We hope that you will help us welcome them to the community.

 

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Pictures of the August Teachers of the Month

And the August Teachers of the Month are …

In July, TeachersConnect (TC) started recognizing the top six “Terrifically Trendy Teachers” (those who submitted the most engaging posts of the month) with a modest “recognition” gift card. We provide this recognition for the positive impact these posts have on the entire TC community. Engaging posts like these are the lifeblood of TeachersConnect and are critical to the health and success of the community. The gift card is a symbol of our appreciation of your contributions. You’re making a direct and enduring impact on the skill, confidence, and joy of TC teachers throughout the world.

We are awarding the recognition gift card to the top 6 trending posts as follows:

– $50 each to the top 2 teachers
– $25 each to the next 4 teachers

If you’d like to share your thoughts on this experiment, send a note with your feedback and ideas.

Here they are, your Teachers of the Month for July! Click on the links below to join the discussions and follow these leaders.

Continue reading And the August Teachers of the Month are …

And the July Teachers of the Month are …

Starting in July, TeachersConnect (TC) is recognizing the top six “Terrifically Trendy Teachers” (those who submitted the most engaging posts of the month) with a modest “recognition” gift card. We provide this recognition for the positive impact these posts have on the entire TC community. Engaging posts like these are the lifeblood of TeachersConnect and are critical to the health and success of the community. The gift card is a symbol of our appreciation of your contributions. You’re making a direct and enduring impact on the skill, confidence, and joy of TC teachers throughout the world.

Initially, we are awarding the recognition gift card to the top 6 trending posts as follows:

– $50 each to the top 2 teachers
– $25 each to the next 4 teachers

The top six are highlighted below in italics. If you’d like to share your thoughts on this experiment, send a note with your feedback and ideas.

Here they are, your Teachers of the Month for July! Click on the links below to join the discussions and follow these leaders.

Continue reading And the July Teachers of the Month are …

LIVE “Back-to-School Tips and Takeaways”: The First in Our Live Pop-Up PD Series

Experienced teachers know it: Get the first couple weeks right—with habits and routines—and you and your students will be in position for a year of success! Join this one-hour online session of camaraderie, energy, and a set of easy-to-implement takeaways that will make your first couple weeks feel sturdy, purposeful, and fun. Collaboration will continue on the TeachersConnect Community.

The one-hour gathering will include three 17-minute interactive sessions lead by three amazing facilitators. Each session is directly relevant to teachers in grades PK-12.

Continue reading LIVE “Back-to-School Tips and Takeaways”: The First in Our Live Pop-Up PD Series

May Teachers of the Month – Going Global

In May, we saw the TeachersConnect online community continue to grow, with participation from teachers in all 50 of the United States and more than 60 countries across the globe. Talk about getting diverse perspectives! Among of Teachers of the Month are international teachers like Tinie from Borneo and our long-time friends Volkan from Turkey and Tracy from Australia. In May, 22% of our participants were from outside the US. The top 15 counties after the US are Australia, Canada, Turkey, United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Nigeria, Jamaica, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Brunei, Ukraine, Spain, Philippines, and Malaysia. Welcome to the nearly 2,000 new teachers that have joined since May 1st! Thanks to everyone for your insights and professionalism!

Here they are, your Teachers of the Month for May! Click on the links below to join the discussions and follow these leaders.

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April Teachers of the Month

In April we saw many repeat contributors, including the return of Aaron. We also saw a cast of exciting new names and faces on this exclusive list: Gail, Rebecca, Teliyah, Chris, Mary, Caroline, Katrina, and Ayla. Welcome to the community, and thanks for your insights and professionalism!

Follow these amazing teachers on TeachersConnect! Click on the links below to join the discussions with these educators who are saying “Goodbye to Teaching as a Solo Activity.”

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March Teachers of the Month

Thanks to the great teachers who make TC a safe, lively and interactive place for teachers to discuss ideas and find their teacher soulmates. Follow these amazing teachers on TeachersConnect! Click on the links below to join the conversations with these educators who are taking “Say Goodbye to Teaching as a Solo Activity” to heart.

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February Teachers of the Month

February’s top post was from Megan Forbes: To Start We All Want Better. It begins:

“In the introduction, Cornelius Minor writes, “No matter what drew us to teaching or how we got here, we all have a few things in common. To start, we all want better.”
What is something you want to make better for your students? Did you have negative experiences in school that you want to rectify with your teaching? Or maybe you had great teachers and you want to give back and make sure your students get those same opportunities. What is the main thing you are trying to improve in the school system/your school/your community/your classroom/society in general with your teaching?”

Join Megan’s Book Club conversation! 

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January Teachers of the Month

January was another record-shattering month on TeachersConnect. We had record numbers of new members, questions, posts, and responses! Thanks to all the great teachers that make TC a safe, lively and interactive place for teachers to discuss ideas and find their teacher soulmates. Follow them on TeachersConnect! Click on the links below to join the conversations and follow these amazing educators who are taking “Say Goodbye to Teaching as a Solo Activity” to heart.

The 3 top posts of the month for January were:

  1. Introductions by Megan Forbes in the Megan’s Book Club community
  2. Third Year Teacher Burnout by Summer Hayward
  3. How do I get a student to TRY?! by Seth Lehman-Martin

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Mellissa and Reaching Every Student

7 Powerful Ways to Reach Every Student in Your Classroom

An Age Old Question

As most teachers know, each student is unique. One of the biggest challenges that every teacher faces at one point or another is how to reach every student and help them succeed. This is exactly the question TeachersConnect asked several teacher YouTubers recently. And while their backgrounds varied widely – from CJ Reynolds, who teaches High School students – to Elizabeth Coller, who teaches kindergarteners – some consistent patterns emerged in their answers to this age-old question. Here are some of the top 7 takeaways for how teachers can reach every student. Continue reading 7 Powerful Ways to Reach Every Student in Your Classroom