“We’re a Family” and Other School Norms that Can Cause Burnout 14Apr2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Is it a reflection of a warm school culture, or a subtle way to get teachers to work even harder? If you suspect it’s the latter, it’s time to push back.
Let’s Give Our Teaching Language a Makeover 3Feb2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez To master this craft, we need to choose our words carefully. This mini-makeover shows how revising our language in common classroom scenarios can send a completely different message.
What Are the Best Ways to Use Leveled Texts? 21Oct2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez When it comes to leveled texts, teachers and administrators make some missteps that can negatively impact students’ growth as readers. Here’s what to do instead.
Voice of Witness: Bring the Power of Oral History to Your Classroom 23Sep2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez The need for these books goes beyond curriculum: Reading these stories will make our students better humans.
What Should Your Teacher Book Club Read? 13May2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Start by figuring out what your goals are.
12 Ways Teachers Can Build their Own Resilience 6May2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez To do the work of a teacher and stick with it long enough to get good at it, you need a level of emotional resilience most other jobs will never require.
12 Ways to Upgrade Your Classroom Design 18Mar2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Money and space are not prerequisites for learning-friendly design. Try any one of these ideas to make your classroom a better place for students to learn.
Restorative Justice in School: An Overview 18Feb2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of looking for ways to make punishments stricter, restorative justice seeks to build relationships and repair harm. Learn more about how this holistic approach works.
Moving from Feedback to Feedforward 21Jan2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of rating and judging a person’s performance in the past, feedforward focuses on their development in the future.