Finding the Funk: 3 Ways to Add Culturally Responsive Critical Thinking to Your Lessons 24Jul2022 by Colin Seale Critical thinking should not be reserved for only advanced classes. Here are three ways to add it to any lesson.
Words Matter: Language-Affirming Classrooms for Code-Switching Students 10Jul2022 by Andrea Castellano Rather than micromanaging how they use their language, we can guide students to decide for themselves when and how they code-switch.
How to Use Backward Chaining to Differentiate Instruction 20Jun2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Starting a student a few steps ahead can help them experience a sense of completion that might otherwise be out of reach.
In Support of Trans Athlete Inclusion in Women’s Sports 30May2022 by Katie Lever All teachers will have transgender students in their classrooms, and understanding the issues that impact them will make you a better teacher for them.
Why So Many Teachers Are Leaving, and Why Others Stay 12May2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez What makes one school lose teachers in the double digits, while others manage to hold on to almost everyone?
8 Principles for Supporting Students with ADHD 20Apr2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez There is so much to learn about ADHD. These broad guidelines from a leading expert are a good place to start.
Uncovering Your Implicit Biases: An Exercise for Teachers 3Apr2022 by Hedreich Nichols An essential step toward becoming an anti-racist educator is uncovering your own implicit biases. This exercise will get you started.
Contrasting Cases: A Simple Strategy for Deep Understanding 20Mar2022 by Sarah Levine This flexible tool helps students go beyond surface traits and consider deeper connecting principles.
Power Lesson: Poetry Gallery Walk 27Feb2022 by Marcus Luther This peer feedback approach has the potential to build empathy and community, as long as you set it up with intention.
