Smartphones have gone from a privilege to a necessity for youth. On average, children receive their first phone at 11, with almost all children having one by 15. Meanwhile, children eight and younger spend an average of two-and-a-half hours with screen media daily, with many (40%) two year olds having a tablet of their own.

To help support these educators with more resource options, performing and visual arts teachers at Rutgers Alternate Route have contributed a list they use to bring character to their art classrooms. Whether you’re looking to build technical skills, encourage creative exploration, or promote meaningful collaboration, there’s a resource for you. By weaving these trusted tools into your teaching practice, you’ll be able to create more vibrant, dynamic, and inspiring learning experiences for your art students.

Whether you’re searching for creative ways to present new material, strategies for classroom management, or simply fresh inspiration, these resources have you covered with tried-and-true recommendations from their own teaching toolkits. Dive in and explore the 86 math resources they use to make their lessons both effective and rewarding.

Each year, we collect and analyze data on all candidates in our program. Our findings highlight a teaching profession that is becoming increasingly representative, from age and gender to race and subject area specialization. As we move forward, this data will continue to shape our efforts to cultivate empowered educators ready to inspire the next generation of teachers. Keep reading to explore the diverse backgrounds and experiences that shape our program.

The right movie can help a person make a decision, research new ideas or even pursue a new career. Individuals who are curious about teaching are fortunate, as they have plenty of inspirational content to help build excitement toward their new path.

The teaching bug can bite anyone at any time, and, luckily for those who get bitten, there are plenty of movies available to nurture that inspiration. We’ve rounded up 14 favorites that are a mix of educational, eye-opening, motivational and heartwarming.