Blogs to Follow

Science Fix: Science teacher Darren Fix has created this blog to share science lessons with students and fellow teachers. His goal is to show teachers going through the learning process and showing it is okay to make mistakes, that is what learning is about.

The Principal's Page: Michael Smith is a superintendent who blogs about his life as a superintendent and issues that arise in the education system. He says he likes to blog because it gives a small town superintendent the opportunity to be involved in national education issues.

A Year of Reading: Franki Sibberson and Mary Lee Hahn are both teacher who have created a blog where they give reviews on recent children's books. This blog is great because the reviews come from teachers' point of view, these reviews ways books could be used in the classroom.

Youth Voices: This is a site created by teachers to put teachers and students on an equal playing field to discuss worldwide issues. Students and youth from around the world are encouraged to join the discussion.

Learning is Messy: Brian Crosby is an upper elementary teacher who uses technology as a way to reach his students. He has used technology in creative ways to bring in guest speakers and teach students who cannot come to school.

Teach 1,2,3: Michelle is an elementary teacher who has experience in many different school settings. Her blog uses her experience to share lessons and materials she has used to teach elementary students.

Mrs. Yollis' Classroom: Mrs. Yollis is a third grade teacher who created this blog to share what is going on in her classroom and what she is currently teaching.

Creative, Innovate, Explore: Rachel Jones is a teacher who is trying new classroom methods and sharing her experience. This is a good site to find lesson plans to try something new.

Leading Learner: This blog helps readers to keep up with current education debates, created by Stephen Tierney. The site is full of information on what is happening now in education.

Hunting English: This site was created by Alex Quigley, an English teacher who blogs about strategies and resources for English.  He is also discussing educational debates and talking about evidence for what works best in the classroom.