Teachers are being silenced. What can be done about it? 26Nov2021 by Jennifer Gonzalez How is the anti-CRT movement harming and silencing teachers, what damage will it ultimately do to students, and what can be done to fight it?
Make Units More Inspiring with Vision Boards 31Oct2021 by Amanda Cardenas Planning units can be less than exciting when all you have to deal with is words. A vision board can generate fresh enthusiasm and help you focus on what really matters.
Introducing the HyperRubric: A Tool that Takes Learning to the Next Level 22Aug2021 by Jennifer Gonzalez Unlike the traditional rubric, which serves mainly to evaluate, the HyperRubric pushes students to keep moving forward.
Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom 8Aug2021 by Lindsay Patterson Podcasts are a screen-free, movement-enabling, ear-stimulating and eye-opening way to deliver content. Learn the benefits and where to find great ones.
How ELA and Special Ed Collaboration Can Produce Great Student Writing 25Jul2021 by Sarah Riggs Johnson Writing can be especially difficult for students with learning differences. How can ELA and special ed teachers optimize their partnership to get the best from these kids?
Does Your School Need a Literacy Check-Up? 14Jun2021 by Angela Peery Literacy is arguably the most valuable asset we develop in our students, but many classrooms are missing the teaching practices that would make the biggest difference.
The Magic of Mistakes: 4 Ways to Boost Critical Thinking with Mistake Analysis 18Apr2021 by Colin Seale Wrong answers can be an incredible tool for learning. Discover how easy it is to add mistake analysis to your classroom.
Build it Together: Co-Constructing Success Criteria with Students 4Apr2021 by Jennifer Gonzalez When we include students in the process of defining quality work, they are more likely to rise to those standards.
If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must 21Mar2021 by Katie Novak This framework rejects one-size-fits-all teaching and offers options for how to engage, what materials to use, and how to demonstrate learning.