Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 is marked by both nationwide deals for educators and lighthearted online content celebrating the realities of teaching. Restaurants and cafes are offering free meals, ...

Humor is risky business, especially in the classroom. Take this from one who knows: almost any joke, even self-deprecating humor, can be regarded by someone as inappropriate, insensitive or offensive.

Humor has a large role to play when it comes to engaging students in a classroom environment. By facilitating student laughter with appropriate jokes, quips, and visual humor, a teacher can make the ...