The importance of unplugging for educators

Educator self care looks different for everyone, but it’s also important for everyone. Here are some tips to unplug and reset.

New to AP Government? Start here!

If you are feeling super overwhelmed, are new to AP Gov, or just need some inspiration, start here!

Adjusting

Week One: Pausing Week Two: Considering What to Change Week Three: Making Changes “Don’t live the same day over and over again and call that a life. Life is about evolving mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.” Germany Kent This week is all about adjusting to the changes I’ve implemented. The adjustment period is another pause. I […]

Making Changes

Be too busy working on your own grass to notice if anyone else’s is greener. Catch up on weeks one and two! Making change is a personal and often difficult thing. It’s scary! However, in the spirit of my experiment, I’m doing it. One of the most significant changes I’m making this week is limiting […]

Hitting Pause and adjusting

We have hit a time of the year where everything seems to be happening. Preparation for AP testing, finals, graduation, and plans for summer work. It can be a lot to handle. Here is a tip to help you when the tornado of stuff happens.

Required Foundational Document Resources

Here is a starting place or a review place. I took the CED, things I’ve used in class, and experience with grading FRQs to create this. I’ve linked posts on the title for you! Remember to look at the documents through the lens of the title. First, consider HOW you teach these documents, especially if […]