New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers. Start the school year with 120 practical tips from our community of experienced educators.
6 Helpful Tips for New Teachers
Making a habit of these practices can help new teachers avoid burnout and thrive in the classroom during their first year—and beyond.421For New Teachers, 6 Principles to Remember This Year
It won’t be easy, but if you prepare for turbulence and set reasonable goals, you’ll stay calmer and make progress in all the right places.6.5kRelationship Building From Day 1
Strategies for fostering relationships with middle and high school students starting on the first day of the school year and then growing them all year long.4.9kThe Research on Life-Changing Teaching
What really moves the needle for educators, and by extension their students?4.2k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.62.1k
How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.18.3kHow Burned Out Are You? A Scale For Teachers
A four-stage framework can help teachers understand the burnout process—and what they can do to protect their well-being and career.5.2k7 Attention-Getters to Use Instead of Raising Your Voice
These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.7.4k4 Essential Guidelines for Mentors
An experienced mentor trainer shares key components of mentoring that lead to a successful partnership.383How to Set Up a Learner-Centered Classroom
From composing a class charter to practicing morning meetings, these student-centered strategies create a nurturing environment where learners can thrive.1.4k
7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them
Whether our emotions get the best of us, or we fall into familiar but unproductive habits, here are 7 common classroom management mistakes, and what the research suggests you should do instead.20kThe Qualities of Exceptional Mentor Teachers
Hundreds of teachers answered the question ‘What makes a great mentor?’ We read all 851 comments and distilled the very best advice.1.1k
19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies
Successful classroom management relies on a handful of fundamental strategies and a larger number of quick interventions.37.7k
30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class
Most teachers have a method of calling for quiet, and we’ve collected a variety of good ideas for elementary, middle, and high school.52kHow Mentoring Can Be a 2-Way Partnership
Interdependent mentoring offers a richer experience for both novice and veteran educators, and can help ensure that new teachers gain the skills and confidence they need to grow as teachers.227
