# alternative education (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alternative education. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Unexpected Joys of Teaching Online](https://teachmag.com/the-unexpected-joys-of-teaching-online/) _2026-08-25 · Gina Tinney · TEACH Magazine_ My journey of continuing to pursue my teaching career in a different format began back in 2019. Little did I know I would be able to find everything I was looking for through the unlikely venue of my computer screen. The post The Unexpected Joys of Teaching Online appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Back-to-School Resources from Big Fat Notebook](https://teachmag.com/back-to-school-resources-from-big-fat-notebook/) _2026-08-24 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ Created by the team behind Brain Quest®, these bestselling books are a trusted educational resource that students love, parents trust, and teachers recommend. The post Back-to-School Resources from Big Fat Notebook appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding](https://teachmag.com/common-sense-medias-new-curriculum-builds-human-skills/) _2026-08-21 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ The Digital Literacy and Well-Being Curriculum for Grades 9–12 pairs AI literacy with the critical thinking, creativity, and connection skills students need most right now. The post Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [The True Purpose of the First Week of School](https://teachmag.com/the-true-purpose-of-the-first-week-of-school/) _2026-08-20 · James Guy · TEACH Magazine_ As summer winds down and school buses begin their routes once again, I find myself reflecting on what the first week of school means to me now—and how differently I approach it than I did as a student. The post The True Purpose of the First Week of School appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students](https://teachmag.com/benefits-of-drama-for-middle-school-students/) _2026-08-19 · Floyd Rumohr · TEACH Magazine_ For students ages 9 to 12, drama should not be an extracurricular activity. It is an essential part of their development as learners. And as human beings. The post Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [10 Books to Set New Teachers Up for a Year of Success](https://teachmag.com/10-books-to-set-new-teachers-up-for-a-year-of-success/) _2026-08-18 · Kelsey McCallum · TEACH Magazine_ Back-to-school season can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time stepping into a classroom of your very own. Thankfully, you’re not alone. The post 10 Books to Set New Teachers Up for a Year of Success appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [New Guidance for Developing Purposeful Education Technology Policies in K–12 Schools](https://teachmag.com/developing-purposeful-education-technology-policies/) _2026-08-17 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ CoSN’s new resource offers quality-over-quantity framework for meeting screen time limits while protecting students and promoting meaningful learning. The post New Guidance for Developing Purposeful Education Technology Policies in K–12 Schools appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Helping Teachers Save: Staples Announces 20% Educator Discount and 25¢ Supplies](https://teachmag.com/staples-announces-20-educator-discount/) _2026-08-14 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ Staples holds last year’s prices on back-to-school essentials as the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” returns. The post Helping Teachers Save: Staples Announces 20% Educator Discount and 25¢ Supplies appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [The Lost Curriculum of Childhood](https://teachmag.com/the-lost-curriculum-of-childhood/) _2026-08-13 · Jeff Barrett · TEACH Magazine_ Schools are increasingly being asked to teach capacities that children once developed outside the classroom. Childhood itself used to provide those experiences, and we’re now beginning to realize how critical they are. The post The Lost Curriculum of Childhood appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [How High Expectations from Day One Will Set the Tone for a School Year of Growth](https://teachmag.com/how-high-expectations-will-set-the-tone-for-growth/) _2026-08-12 · Rachel Campbell, Dr. Luther Riley, Dr. Yuvraj Verma and Tiffany Wilson-Pugh · TEACH Magazine_ With the start of a new school year, educators have a fresh opportunity to shape not only what students will learn, but also what they will believe about themselves. The post How High Expectations from Day One Will Set the Tone for a School Year of Growth appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/V7mDD7dnAIFn) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Why Educators Are Embracing Archery as an Inclusive School Sport](https://teachmag.com/archery-as-an-inclusive-school-sport/) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Tommy Floyd · TEACH Magazine_ In-school archery uniquely allows students of all abilities—including those with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities—to learn, enjoy, and excel side by side. The post Why Educators Are Embracing Archery as an Inclusive School Sport appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Reading Scores for Lowest-Performing Middle Schoolers Continue to Slide, New Study Says](https://teachmag.com/reading-scores-continue-to-slide-new-study-says/) _2026-08-07 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ The study highlights state policy efforts showing promise in addressing middle school reading outcomes. The post Reading Scores for Lowest-Performing Middle Schoolers Continue to Slide, New Study Says appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Flying Too Low: What AI Could Cost Education](https://teachmag.com/flying-too-low-what-ai-could-cost-education/) _2026-08-06 · Chelsea van Lieshout · TEACH Magazine_ What if our greatest danger is not soaring beyond our limits? What if it is convenience that makes us intellectually heavier, until we slowly lose the capacity to think for ourselves? The post Flying Too Low: What AI Could Cost Education appeared first on TEACH Magazine .