Creating A Different Kind Of ‘Gang’ To Reach Students
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More authentic and diverse in-school social groups can engage challenging, hard-to-reach students in powerful ways.
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Teaching: The art & science of helping people learn
The Warning Signs Of A Failing School
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From low expectations to a lack of student engagement, the warning signs of a failing school aren’t difficult to discern.
How I Use Video For Assessment In My Classroom
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When it comes to supporting a student’s progress, showing them what they can do to improve or perform better is the key.
The Building Blocks Of A Responsive Approach To Schoolwide Behavior
The Building Blocks Of A Responsive Approach To Schoolwide Behavior Read More
The building blocks of a schoolwide behavior program are quality instruction, communication, relationships, & personalized behavior plans.
Authenticity Matters: 12 Ideas To Make Learning ‘Real-World’
Authenticity Matters: 12 Ideas To Make Learning ‘Real-World’ Read More
From getting feedback from field experts to using project-based learning, here are 12 ideas to make learning more like the ‘real world.’
Knowledge Is Power And Teaching Is The Fuel
Knowledge Is Power And Teaching Is The Fuel Read More
Teachers are professionals and their ‘clients’ are children and their function is teaching and their craft is understanding.
How Do You Teach Social-Emotional Learning?
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Social-emotional learning is part of the bedrock of critical literacy: helping them care enough to change themselves.
12 Things Every Lesson You Teach Should Have
12 Things Every Lesson You Teach Should Have Read More
Every lesson plan should have a clear and compelling–and accessible–role for each student during each moment of the lesson.