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State of Love & Testing
Another testing season is almost over. Many students across the country have now completed standardized tests and exams in multiple subjects across multiple days. Having been heavily involved since…
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Fill in the Blank
Last week, we shared several activities to utilize with students in May and June in order to maximize learning opportunities and make instruction more meaningful. Today, we ask you…
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The Architects
It took me nearly two years after I had graduated college before I decided what I wanted to do with my life. As I've grown in my role as…
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1 question. 1 answer.
In my first year of teaching for my first observation, my math supervisor came in to critique a lesson. I had students come up to the board to solve…
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5 Ways to Make May (Or June) More Meaningful
Many teachers and students will soon start their countdown until the end of the year. Unfortunately, they may waste the time that's left this year. Instead of counting down…
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The Pressure
Yes, as educators, we should all feel pressure. The stakes are simply too high. However, we can only control what we can control. Don't allow the pressure to impact…
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A Conversation on Writing
Last week, we shared these strategies for improving writing instruction in the classroom: How can we improve writing instruction and learning for ourselves and students in our…
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Building a Fort
Do you remember building a fort as a kid? Maybe you used couch cushions and blankets. Or chairs. Or blocks. Some were fortunate enough to have a carpenter in…
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Today & Goals
It can be very easy to forget the big picture when you are mired in the day-to-day small details of the classroom and daily instruction. Paying attention to your…
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A Broken Clock
Sometimes, we stumble into success. We discover something by accident. We find something that works even though we never anticipated it. Take advantage of these moments. Welcome them when…