Jennifer Gonzalez

Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids

29Sep2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Creating a school that feels safe and accepting for nonbinary and trans kids goes beyond just being nice to them.

Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

2Sep2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

How recognizing and meeting the need for belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust, and purpose can help teachers truly thrive.

How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning

18Aug2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Metacognition plays a big role in how well we retain information. With a better understanding of how it works, we can leverage it to improve our learning.

Teaching Executive Functions to All Students

4Aug2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

All students can benefit from learning and practicing executive functions. This 5-step system makes it possible without taking time away from class.

How Semantic Pulse Surveys Can Boost Your School Climate

9Jun2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

When teachers and students feel heard, the climate of a school just gets better, and semantic pulse surveys can make that happen.

A Conversation About School Choice

12May2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Legislating the idea that parents should choose the best school for their child is much more complicated in practice than in theory.

Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More)

14Apr2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

A certified school librarian can make teachers’ work easier, more efficient, and more effective. So why doesn’t every school have one?

Two Programs with Fresh Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

1Apr2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Grow-your-own programs are training teachers who know and love the communities they serve.

Some Thoughts on Teachers Crying in the Classroom

17Mar2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Crying in front of your students can really shake you up. Here are some ideas that might help.

Posts by Jennifer

Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids

Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning

Teaching Executive Functions to All Students

How Semantic Pulse Surveys Can Boost Your School Climate

A Conversation About School Choice

Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More)

Two Programs with Fresh Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

Some Thoughts on Teachers Crying in the Classroom