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10 Ways Teachers Can Earn Extra Income in 2026 (Without Burning Out)
In 2026, teachers have more realistic ways than ever to earn extra income without burning out. This guide breaks down 10 practical options, from selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers and tutoring online, to creating micro-courses, self-publishing workbooks, blogging, and running enrichment programs. Pick one path that fits your energy and schedule, build it well, then stack the next.
Peer Learning in the Classroom: 7 Research-Backed Benefits of Student-to-Student Teaching
Peer learning is already happening in your classroom, whether you plan for it or not. When you intentionally structure student-to-student teaching, you turn casual help into a high-impact strategy that boosts understanding, confidence, and engagement. This Teachers’ Cove guide breaks down seven research-backed benefits of peer learning, plus simple ways to implement it tomorrow without losing control of the room.
The Great Homework Debate: How Much is Too Much?
Homework can feel like the point where a normal evening tips into tension, especially when the work drags on, needs re-teaching, or steals sleep. The real question isn’t just “how many minutes,” it’s whether homework is purposeful, doable, and building independence rather than borrowing yours. In this ParentEd guide, we look at what research suggests about homework’s value at different ages, and the signs the load has crossed into overload.
"Future-Ready Skills" and "Career Readiness": Should Schools Prepare Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet?
Are schools preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet, or for work that keeps changing? This post breaks down what “future-ready” really means, why trend-chasing fails, and the durable foundations students need: strong literacy and numeracy, transferable thinking, and ethical judgment.
Top Education Trends for 2026: Inside Eduettu’s Global Report
As we step into 2026, education feels full of momentum. Eduettu’s Global Education Trends Report 2026 is a clear, chapter-based overview of the biggest shifts shaping teaching, learning, and leadership this year, from AI and assessment to digital learning, micro-credentials, and STEM by design. Explore what each chapter includes and what it means for schools, educators, and families looking for learning that holds up in the real world.
Guardrails vs. deregulation: Accountability trends for K–12 in 2025
K–12 education in 2025 is being pulled in two directions. States are tightening guardrails with tougher ratings and absenteeism benchmarks, while school choice programs expand with thinner oversight. This tension will define accountability debates: more pressure on public systems, more autonomy for alternatives. The question isn’t whether regulation or deregulation wins, but how balance can deliver trust, equity, and meaningful learning for every student.
10 Ways Teachers Can Earn Extra Income in 2026 (Without Burning Out)
In 2026, teachers have more realistic ways than ever to earn extra income without burning out. This guide breaks down 10 practical options, from selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers and tutoring online, to creating micro-courses, self-publishing workbooks, blogging, and running enrichment programs. Pick one path that fits your energy and schedule, build it well, then stack the next.
Peer Learning in the Classroom: 7 Research-Backed Benefits of Student-to-Student Teaching
Peer learning is already happening in your classroom, whether you plan for it or not. When you intentionally structure student-to-student teaching, you turn casual help into a high-impact strategy that boosts understanding, confidence, and engagement. This Teachers’ Cove guide breaks down seven research-backed benefits of peer learning, plus simple ways to implement it tomorrow without losing control of the room.
STEM Classroom Essentials for Teachers in 2026: Best STEM Tools, Kits, and Classroom Resources
STEM teaching in 2026 is about sustainability, not shiny gear. This guide breaks down practical classroom essentials for measurement, circuits, and coding, plus lesson “layers” from TPT and trusted free resources like PhET and TeachEngineering. Build routines students can run independently, then scale from there.
The Great Homework Debate: How Much is Too Much?
Homework can feel like the point where a normal evening tips into tension, especially when the work drags on, needs re-teaching, or steals sleep. The real question isn’t just “how many minutes,” it’s whether homework is purposeful, doable, and building independence rather than borrowing yours. In this ParentEd guide, we look at what research suggests about homework’s value at different ages, and the signs the load has crossed into overload.
10 Education Books Every Parent Should Read to Support Learning at Home
Helping your child learn at home shouldn’t feel like a second school day, or a nightly argument. This ParentEd reading list shares 10 education books that make parenting calmer and learning more effective, from discipline that actually teaches to study strategies that help knowledge stick. If you want less conflict, more independence, and clearer routines, start here and pick one small change to try this week.
Productive Struggle: How to Raise Independent Learners at Home
When kids get stuck, it’s tempting to step in and fix it fast. But “productive struggle” is where real learning happens, when a challenge is hard enough to require effort, but still within reach. This ParentEd guide explains how to support your child without taking over, using simple prompts, strategy choices, and calm routines that build confidence and independence over time.
Nature Breaks That Work: 20% Brain Boost from Just 50 Minutes Outside
Research shows a simple intervention with big results: fifty minutes outside can boost memory and attention by 20 percent. From school gardens to family walks, nearby nature restores focus and reduces stress. For students, nature isn’t a luxury—it’s a brain tool. The challenge for schools and families in 2025 is to treat outdoor time as learning infrastructure, not just a break.
Digital Minimalism: When to Switch to a ‘Dumb Phone’ for Focus
Tired of constant pings, endless scrolls, and the feeling that your phone owns you? A growing number of students are turning to “dumb phones” to reclaim focus and mental clarity. But when does it make sense to ditch the smartphone?
Gamify Your Day: Using Game Tricks to Stay Motivated
Tired of boring to-do lists? Turn your study routine into a game. From XP points to boss battles, here’s how students can use game strategies to beat procrastination and win the day.
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