Reverse Trick-or-Treat: Service Learning with a Smile!
DeKalb High School's Student Government organizes a "Reverse Trick-or-Treat" event where high school students visit elementary schools to hand out treats. This festive... Read more.
Homecoming for a Cause
Student Government Sponsors Ashley Johnson & Kelsey Koeneman knew Homecoming could be so much more. Homecoming for a Cause, now in its third year, has fostered... Read more.
Maximizing Summer for a Productive School Year
Teachers often have high hopes for summer time. Ashley Johnson shares the approach she used last summer which allowed time to learn, prepare for next year, AND recharge.... Read more.
Word Walls in the CTE Classroom
Vocabulary assignments typically aren’t a favorite of students, but educators know there is value. CTE Teacher Ashley Johnson tried a few new approaches which... Read more.
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Teaching
The emotional highs and lows can happen within minutes of each other in any given classroom. Ashley Johnson takes a moment to reflect on a few and gives some advice... Read more.
Focusing on Growth over Grades
GPA. Class rank. College honors admission. How do we help students change the narrative and focus on growth over grades? Ashley Johnson shares ideas from her northern... Read more.
Book Studies in the CTE Classroom
“Book study” and “CTE class” might not be a combination typically put together. Ashley Johnson shares strategies which have left her students begging for... Read more.
Seven Lessons I Learned in Italy which Will Make Me a Better Teacher!
Educator Ashley Johnson spent a portion of her summer in Italy. She brough home more than simple souvenirs – she retuned home with mental shifts which will impact... Read more.
Building a Philanthropic Spirit With Your Students
Ashley has found an impactful way to make learning relevant & engaging by helping students see the larger community surrounding the school. Students of all ages... Read more.
Badges and Brags Wall
We know the importance of a growth mindset, but how do we encourage it in our students? Ashley Johnson shares the way she’s doing this in her classroom.... Read more.