Dear Sarah, It’s testing season and I’m worried about the pressure of high-stakes assessments, and...
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Candidates and Classroom Ethics: a VIDEO message
Thanks to your feedback, we're going to make the video messages a little more regular. This week's...
Paper Guilt
Dear Sarah, I've had this stack of papers on my desk for nearly three months. Do I hand...
Saying “Yes” or “No?”
Dear Sarah, How do you know when to say, “yes?” When to say, “no?” Sincerely, Deciding yes...
Overcoming School Politics: VIDEO message
This week's Ask Sarah is a special video message. Enjoy! Dear Sarah, I am in the Navy and will get...
Job Interview Jitters
Dear Sarah, I’m student teaching right now and getting ready to apply for jobs next fall. As I...
Classroom Management Help
Dear Sarah, I have been asked to support a first year high school English teacher who is...
Feeling Demoralized and Unworthy
Dear Sarah, This is my 16th year as a high school teacher. I remember my first few years as being...
#loveteaching
Dear Sarah, Teaching is exhausting, challenging, and sometimes as draining as it is rewarding. How...
What Shaped You?
Dear Sarah, What books, texts or experiences have most shaped you as a teacher? Sincerely, What...
Never-Ending Cycle
Dear Sarah, How do you deal with the constant cycle of planning, teaching and grading? It feels...
Eager Student Teacher
Hi Sarah, I am currently a student teacher this semester and I really want to make an impact on my...
Did I Teach the Right Things?
Not only do I enjoy responding to your questions, but I also have to contend with my own concerns,...
Reclaiming Classroom Joy
Hi Sarah, I am currently a student teacher this semester and I really want to make an impact on my...
New Teacher, New Year
Dear Sarah, I’m a new teacher and am looking forward to my first winter break. This first year has...
Encouraging Student Writers
Dear Sarah, What strategies do you use to encourage student ownership and choice in writing...
First Detention Ever
Dear Sarah, I just gave my first detention in five years of teaching. Right now, I’m angry and I’m...
Constantly Concerned
Dear Sarah, What are your thoughts about teachers re-using the same curriculum every year? Is this...
Mindset for Mentoring
Dear Sarah, Do you think older teachers have a responsibility in coaching or mentoring new...
Seeking Student Participation
Dear Sarah, How can a student better participate in class? Seeking Student Participation Dear...
Looking For A Boost
Dear Sarah, I keep wrestling with this one question about teaching: how do teachers stay...
Frustrated In The First Year
Good morning Sarah! I am a first year teacher who is teaching Freshman English (English One) and I...