The Art of Teaching
The Art of Teaching Project is a community of educators who share their stories through blog posts, partnerships, and networking. Read their stories below and join the community today!
Tell Your Story
Become a Guest Blogger for McGraw Hill
All educators have a story to tell. We want to hear yours. Contribute to The Art of Teaching and join our community of inspirational educators.
To be published on our Art of Teaching blog you must:
- Be a PreK–12 educator or have been one in the past
- Have a passion for evidence-based teaching strategies that pave the way of success for all learners
- Have a unique story to tell about your experiences teaching, or tips and strategies you'd like to offer our diverse community of educators
- Submit original content of at least 800 words, with arguments supported by current and credible research
- A team of reviewers from McGraw Hill will review your submission. If it's something that fits our criteria, we’ll reach out to you within four weeks to discuss any suggested edits.
Read Real Stories
Empower Other Educators
Every educator and blogger in the Art of Teaching Project is dedicated to empowering other educators through sharing, encouragement, and advice.
Why Social and Emotional Learning is Important for Teacher Well-Being
By Lisa Currie, Educator and SEL Program Founder
Advice for New Teachers: Dream BIG!
By Jerry Paterson and Barry Saide, Principals
Advice for the Overwhelmed Special Education Teacher
By Karla Banks, Karen Achtman, and Theresa Amoriello, Special Education Teachers
Meet Every Challenge
Educators face staggering challenges in their daily work. Find inspiration to keep you going through stories of encouragement from peers.
Attending a Conference for Teachers Helped Me Energize and Reconnect
By Stacey Carter-Lane, Teacher
Focusing on My Circles of Concern
By Skylar Primm, Teacher
The Importance of Owning Your Story
By Danielle Powell, Teacher
Lead Your Community
Principals, administrators, and teacher leaders set the standard for school culture and community. Read their stories of creative leadership.
3 Steps to Creating Empowered Leadership at Your School
By Kyle Pace, Former Educator
What to Expect from Your Principal
By Simon Rodberg, Principal
On Leading and Learning: An Educator’s Perspective
By Stefan Joly, Principal
Engage Your Students
Getting students excited about learning and engaged in instruction requires so much creativity – refresh your creative mind with these tips from teachers!
10 Habits to Help Teachers and Students Stay Positive and Engaged
By Gabby Arca, Elementary School Teacher
Why K–12 Educators Should Promote the Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
By Dotson-Hooper, Educator and Administrator
Building Resilience in a Trauma-Informed School
By Jenna Moniz, Educator
Build Relationships with Students
Fostering trusting, lasting relationships with students – and their families – is critical to create a culture of learning. Here’s how just a few teachers tackle that challenge.
5 Ways to Involve ESOL Parents in School and Community
By Melody Johnson, Educator and Writer
How an Out Teacher Can Change the Lives of LGBTQ+ Youth
By Shana Peeples, Former Educator
Supporting Military-Connected Families in Schools
By Gerald Paterson, Principal
Use Technology with Purpose
The potential of education technology to transform the classroom is limitless. They key to using technology with purpose lies in talented educators’ ability to unite powerful technology with creative teaching.
Remote Learning Opens New Forums for Student Learning
By Stacey Roshan, Educator
An Active Approach to Providing Students with Equitable Access to Technology
By Mary Beth Hertz, Teacher
Text-to-Speech: Not Just for Special Education Students!
By Kristine Napper, Teacher
Join the Community
Join a Community of Educators
When you write a guest blog for the Art of Teaching Project, you’ll be invited to an online community of teachers, where you can learn about new opportunities and meet educators from across the country (even the world!). Get started by submitting your blog post here.