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 ad... 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 no... 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 fo... 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 i... 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.
Hands-On Activities in the Accounting Classroom
While "accounting class" may not scream "hands-on learning," Ashley Johnson has a number of ideas to change that mindset.... Read more.
Cross Curricular Collaboration in the CTE Classroom
Ashley had the spark of an idea which quickly grew into a cross-curricular project her students will not soon forget!... Read more.
Innovation in the CTE Classroom
How do we keep learning fresh & engaging for students? Ashley Johnson has some innovative ideas she uses in her CTE classroom which might just be the inspirati... Read more.