This key resource for all teachers offers must-have advice to help them navigate the entire school year through efficient, stand-alone, easy to use chapters filled with accessible, practical advice from veteran teachers to help make the entire school year easier.

Preparing for the start of school --Starting the school year -- Making your workload more manageable -- Establishing student routines -- Dealing with administration -- Communicating with students, parents, and administration -- Optimizing interpersonal skills -- Thriving as an educator -- Increasing student engagement and learning -- Incorporating reading and writing -- Crossing the digital divide -- Creating and maintaining your work-life balance -- Ending the school year.