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- Administration & Leadership
A 5-Step Process for Producing a School or District Podcast
Sharing school news through scripted audio communication is an effective way to keep families and the larger community informed.Your content has been saved!
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4 Old Habits I Pruned From My Teaching Routine
By reconsidering your teaching patterns—from how you grade to where students sit—you can remind yourself of the value of flexibility and trying new things. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
10 Picture Books About Cooking That Promote Patience
The characters in these colorful books learn the value of waiting in a fun and engaging way while preparing a special food. - English Language Arts
Away With Formality: Breaking Grammar Rules in Order to Teach Them
Traditional teaching practices often make grammar challenging and inaccessible for students, but stepping outside of the norm can make things more interesting.131Your content has been saved!
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Sparking Student Curiosity Through Nature Journaling
Students can explore science concepts through an activity that encourages them to record their observations in thoughtful ways.172Your content has been saved!
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Cultivating Trust by Playing Alphabet Improv
A quick activity that makes space for middle school students to let down their guard and be vulnerable with each other primes them for learning.Your content has been saved!
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Using PBL to Teach SEL Skills
Engaging project-based learning activities can provide avenues for new educators to teach students crucial social-emotional skills.147Your content has been saved!
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning. - Assessment
Question: What Changes to Your Assessments Should Other Teachers Consider?
We're gathering tips for the teachers in our community. If assessments are something you struggle with, check the comments. - Literacy
Building Students’ Prior Knowledge to Support Novel Reading
Teachers can support students in reading novels by front-loading the contextual information they need to make sense of the story.182Your content has been saved!
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