Teacher Talk

It is 2020. I am writing this blog from the old, wooden desk inside my classroom. I have been teaching in this room for the past sixteen years, but this year it feels unfamiliar. The desk is [...]

Many teachers have embraced the importance of mindful moments for themselves and for their students. We’re living in uncertain times, and now more than ever, I’m reminding myself to breathe. As [...]

Collaboration is a crucial skill for all students to learn. In today’s guest post on the Mackin Community Blog, authors Shannon Hitchcock and Naheed H. Senzai discuss strategies for successful [...]

One of the great joys of my first few years as a published author has been visiting schools and talking to kids about my books. I have been energized and inspired by the excitement of my young [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Things have changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. A new school year has started and, in [...]

“Mind off. Body On.” This was the simple guidance offered by my favorite gym instructor before any of her classes began. It didn’t matter what she was teaching—kickboxing, yoga, strength [...]

Daniel Nayeri’s latest middle-grade book, Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story), is an autobiographical work of fiction. In today’s guest post on the Mackin Community Blog, Nayeri presents a [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Have you ever wondered why so many people believe in “fake news”? One reason for this is cognitive bias, which is [...]