"I will be incorporating many ideas from Hal Urban's "Lessons from the Classroom." So many great ideas to help teach character in my classroom in addition to my own. Thank you!" -Malinda J., NE
"This course provided very common sense and practical information that will no doubt, help me to be a more effective teacher. The things I learned through this course will be very simple to implement." -Jeff T., NE
"I recently finished Powerful Teaching and absolutely loved it. I enjoyed the reading and the reflecting on my current teaching practices. I have already incorporated what I learned from taking this course into my daily routine since we recently started our 3rd trimester. This is the best course I have taken so far because every chapter I read was so in touch with what I have in my classroom each day. You can tell someone who has been in a teacher's shoes wrote it and I appreciate that. I feel like this course benefitted me because it is so relevant to what teachers are doing every day. It drove home that some of the things I am already doing in class are great, but it also gave me some new ideas that were simple and didn't take much time to start. I will be able to use many of the ideas in my classes and as the student council sponsor." -Kim G., IA
"The course, Powerful Teaching, was very helpful to my professional development and would benefit any teacher whether he/she is a first year teacher or has had years of experience. I was pleased that the content allowed for instantaneous implementation of ideas as well as opportunities to make goals and plan how to implement methods to be a better teacher." -LeAnn B., IA
"The time spent on this class has been time well spent. These classes always motivate me to be a better teacher." -Michael W., MO
"I enjoyed taking the course, Powerful Teaching. It was full of valuable enrichment. Urban's book motivated me to not only be a better teacher or leader, but also a better mother." -Crystal D., MN
"The course, Powerful Teaching, was a very good course that gave me great ideas and strategies for teaching. I have taken several of these courses and they have all been excellent. This course helped me to focus on how to create the classroom environment that I really want to have. I believe that the ideas and strategies presented are good for any classroom or coaching setting. I will definitely continue to take these courses." -Jon L., IA
"I really enjoyed taking this class. It allowed me to refresh and prepare for this upcoming school year. I enjoyed the text and Urban's strategies behind building citizenship along with teaching academics." -Linda W., NE
"Powerful Teaching was full of practical ideas that I know I will use in my classroom. This course had me create many resources that will be invaluable this coming school year. Hal Urban's book is a must-read for all teachers. Whether a beginning teacher or a veteran, all educators will come away from this book and course revitalized and excited to teach!" -Christine W., OH
"Powerful Teaching has been the most enjoyable course that I have taken through Educational Resources of MN. I would recommend the textbook to any teacher, new or experienced. I learned new ideas to use in my classroom and brushed up on ideas that I knew about, but wasn't using them to their full potential. Our educational system would be pretty amazing if all teachers did the twenty things that Hal Urban has suggested." -Bridget B., IA
