Blogs That Will Make You a Better Teacher

General Teaching Blogs to Follow...

Life-Long Learners!  We are!  Teachers are the prime example of this philosophy.  Every day there are new and exciting ways to integrate lesson plans and create inviting atomosphere in the classroom.  With the social media explosion, we can subscribe to Blogs and learn new useable ideas.  The following are some recommended Blogs for General Teaching. Subscribe to their blog by clicking on an RSS feed button and read at your leisure. Also, most Blogs now have Twitter buttons so that you can tweet the Blog.

Check out these teaching blogs that offer invaluable tips for everything in the classroom.

1. Teacher Magazine Blog : This is a great resource for teachers and provides links to webinars for creative teaching methods

3. World of Learning : If the relationship between education and politics interests you, you’ll be glued to your seat with this amazing blog that strives for innovative teaching methods.

4. New Tech Network Blog : New Tech Network works with districts across the country to bring forth a new wave of teaching in public schools. Read about their endeavors and philosophy at this blog.

5. Classroots : Written by a teacher at a charter school, this blog shows the new face (and possible future) of teaching.

6. Strive Together : This site stems from an organization making changes in Ohio public education, but their tactics and workshops provide something all educators can learn from.
7. Joanne Jacobs : This fantastic education blog touches on all aspects of the industry and will get you thinking.
8. Politics K-12 : If you’re a primary school teacher, bookmark this site for updates and news on policies that effect you.
9. Great Schools Blog : This non-profit organization aims to bring parents and teachers together for a better education experience for students.
10. Edwize : We love this blog because it incorporates some education policy alongside smart teaching techniqes.
11. Change.org – Education : From analyzing the purpose of certain college courses to teaching grade school teachers how to utilize technology, this blog touches on many aspects of teaching.
12. The Future of Education is Here : This site aims to prep teachers for the digital age of teaching.
13. Brainstorm – The Chronicle of Higher Education : This blog discusses higher education for the most part, but also touches on teaching techniques that work across the board, no matter what age you’re educating.
14. Edutopia : A busy discussion board and thought provoking articles will keep teachers new and old locked to this blog.
15. The Education Optimists : From Race to the Top news and predictions to improving classroom conditions in low income areas.
16. Set Our Teachers Free : Education reform and what changes should be made to the public school system is what you’ll find at this site.
17. A Teacher’s Education : The scoop on teaching straight from the source, with tips to improve your methods in the classroom.
18. Education Week – Teacher Beat : This site examines policies from around the nation and also touches on what districts are doing to improve student performance and test scores.
19. Moore On the Page : This teacher isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics and discusses classroom teaching experiences that can inspire and enhance your own techniques.
20. What It’s Like on the Inside : A fantastic blog for teachers who will can identify with the classroom chaos this blogger writes about and the great rewards it brings.
21. National School Board Association – Board Buzz : How to help students succeed and achieve their goals is what this blog is all about.
22. The New York Times – Lesson Plans : This blog no longer updates, but the archived stories of teachers chronicling their first experiences on the job still offer a fresh perspective that shows how education can improve.
23. Democrats for Education Reform : This site examines education policies, specifically the Race to the Top plan.
24. Eduwonk : Education reform and commentary from those in the system is what you’ll find at this blog.
25. The ASCD Community Blog : This blog provided information on pushing the boundaries of conventional teaching and hosts podcasts that will enlighten even the most seasoned teacher.
26. The Teacher’s Toolbox : Quick exercises to enhance student’s language and writing abilities can be found at this thoughtful blog.
27. Speed of Creativity : For the teacher that loves to be on the forefront of new techniques and technology, this blog’s for you.

28. Around the Corner : This blog focuses on the future of education through technology, but also discusses how to improve conventional teaching methods.
29. National Journal Online : Take a hard-hitting look at education reform and policies at this blog.
30. This Week In Education Penned by a former Senate education member, this site focuses on national education policy.