As teachers we make more decisions all day long than just about any other profession. By the end of the day when we sit down to decide what to teach tomorrow we are often beyond burnt out. This led us to the research on decision-fatigue-- yes, that is a real thing. While we have plenty of firsthand experience with this situation, and we are sure you do too, it is helpful to read a bit about what exactly it entails. “Decision fatigue helps explain why ordinarily sensible peopl

We love questions! Our new book series, What Do I Teach Readers Tomorrow? is one of the most common questions teachers consider. The books are framed around the questions that reflective teachers ask from school to school across the country. Take a look at the questions below and notice if any (or all) of these ring true for you too? And a few more questions... What qualities matter most when deciding on books for my students? How can I help students actually care about the