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A Silent Wish for Teacher Appreciation Week
By: Amy Lin. This week, parents and students nationwide will show their gratitude to teachers. As an educator, what do you really wish for? Share with us here or on social media.
Transforming Schools Through Strengths-Based PD
By: Laura McBain. What would professional development look like for teachers if we focused on our greatest strengths as opposed to our greatest deficits? Here's an example of changing the mindset and practices of one school by doing just that.
Incorporating Tech to Support English Language Learners
By: Bill King. English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are generating a lot of excitement over how they are transforming learning and changing the culture in their classrooms by integrating technology.
Refocusing Assessment on Teaching and Learning
Jessica recently had a chance to sit down with Ken Tam, executive director of personalized learning at Curriculum Associates, to get his thoughts on assessment and where it is headed in the future.
7 Traits of Learner-Centered Teachers
Working with teacher and leaders in Harmony Public Schools, we identified 7 traits of learner-centered teachers. Learner-centered teaching requires acting as a guide, providing on-demand support, leveraging technology for personalized learning, committing to professional growth, embodying core values, encouraging student autonomy, and creating authentic learning experiences.
4 Myths To Bust On The Road to “Computer Science For All” Success
By: Grant Hosford. For the "Computer Science for All" initiative to really succeed, we must change these four antiquated beliefs holding our current educational system back.
The State of Storytelling
By: Monica Brady-Myerov. One of the constant challenges teachers face is to get and keep their students’ attention. What's a simple answer? Tell a good story.
7 Best Listening Resources for Language Learners
By: Peter McGovern. The ability to listen is a crucial skill for many things in life, but especially for anyone learning another language. A world language teacher shares seven listening resources he has found successful when teaching language learners of all levels.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Makerspace Needs
A makerspace teacher experienced a few surprises as her school's makerspace developed, including a shortage of unexpectedly critical makerspace items. Here are 10 items she recommends you have on hand from the beginning.
Supporting English Language Learners with Formative Assessments
By: Sarah Ottow. By implementing formative assessments for ELLs, educators can develop a “language lens” that uncovers and showcases the growth of this culturally and linguistically diverse population.