Hello Teachers, I agree with Landon Donovan. The United States has a youth development problem. When asked how the country could improve youth soccer, Donovan offered this insight: "These things need to start at the bottom... We have to educate the parents, so parents understand that their child doesn't need to win a game at 8 years old; the child needs to be developing and having fun." He added: "Our parents, unfortunately, get obsessed with winning just as much as the coaches do because...

For many teachers, summer is the "off-season." My plans for this off-season are fairly simple: heal my plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel, spend more time reading and writing, create new resources, visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and enjoy a few afternoons by the pool. Here is a video explanation with my daughter. After a long school year, a little rest, recovery, and creativity sounds just about perfect—at least to me. But many of you have different plans. Last week, I asked teachers how they...

Hello Teachers, If you're aiming to be more rebellious this summer, here are some ideas. 10 Ways Teachers Can Rebel This Summer 1. Use the bathroom whenever you please. 2. Finish a cup of coffee while it's hot. 3. Eat lunch in a span longer than six or seven minutes. 4. Do something for fun with no expectation of collecting data. 5. Tell your adult friends to stop "aura farming." 6. Throw a paper dart at your in-laws' ceiling. 7. Repeatedly ask people, "Wait... what day is it?" 8. Take a...