Meaning & Relevance
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Meaning & Relevance

  Are you planning activities every day for students in order to complete your lesson plans? Or are you creating learning experiences for your students? Ask yourself these two simple…
Feeling So Uneasy
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Feeling So Uneasy

How is it you're feeling so uneasy? How is it that I feel fine? Layne Staley (Mad Season)   For some educators, they will begin the school year with something…
5 Alternatives to Homework
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5 Alternatives to Homework

  Homework continues to be a hot topic to debate among educators, parents, and especially students. Try these five alternatives to homework. Let students have the time back to find…
Barriers
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Barriers

  At some point every student faces a barrier. Some barriers are more difficult to climb than others. For many of our students, the barrier may seem impossible to overcome.…
Chopped PD
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Chopped PD

  One of my favorite television shows is Chopped. For those who are unfamiliar, four chefs are selected to compete, and given several baskets of four unknown ingredients. During each…
6 Ways to Engage Parents This Year
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6 Ways to Engage Parents This Year

  Want to get parents more involved in the classroom? Seeking to engage parents as they've never been? Try these strategies this year and increase parent engagement!   Rich (@RACzyz)
5 Better Ways to Start Class
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5 Better Ways to Start Class

  Looking for a better way to begin class each day. Look no further than infusing these ideas every day. A personal favorite is Disruptus. You and your students will…
The READI Framework
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The READI Framework

  Are you looking to improve Professional Development this year? The key is planning PD sessions that are meaningful and will ultimately impact both teachers AND students. Use the READI…
5 Bite Size Mindfulness Tips
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5 Bite Size Mindfulness Tips

  We know that mindfulness activities can help students immensely, but we don't always have time to incorporate mindful practices into our already busy days. Try these 5 activities to…