Author: Rachel Jerez
Enhancing Students’ Interviewing and Writing Skills
The best writing often begins with a single, powerful question. Our new Oral History Interview Guide and Biographical Narrative Guide are designed to help students ask better questions, listen deeply, and transform real... Read More
Our Favorite Resources for New Teachers
At Opportunity Education, we work closely with teachers in our growing school network. Some of our teachers bring years of classroom experience while others are first-year teachers still finding their way. Many of our newer teachers... Read More
Resource Spotlight: Students as Partners in the Feedback Cycle
Once they get comfortable with you, high school students can talk… a lot. And the strong opinions they share about school or the conversations with friends about their teachers and classwork tell you a lot. I gained so much insight... Read More
Teacher Spotlight: Kyle Hoffman
Quest Forward High Schools (QFHS) use Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning method and tools to empower teachers with resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take ownership of their growth... Read More
Resource Spotlight – Journey to Effective Feedback
Nearly half of all teachers leave the profession within the first five years. This statistic isn’t just scary for principals looking to fill positions. Evidence shows that the benefit to students increases dramatically when... Read More
Active Learning’s Bad Rap
It’s a refrain I’ve heard from my earliest days as a teacher to my work as an instructional coach: “Well, yes, her activities are very… creative… but are her students really being challenged?” “We really need to... Read More
Tips for the Start of the School Year
✅ Decorate your classroom and organize supplies. ✅ Write lesson plans. ✅ Decide how to build relationships. ✅ Check your technology. ✅ Establish routines and procedures. ✅ Connect and collaborate with... Read More
Stages of Grief: an English Teacher’s First Encounter with AI
Rachel Jerez is the Director of Professional Learning at Opportunity Education. After more than ten years of teaching, her lens on the world of technology will always be shaped by her experiences as a high school English teacher. In... Read More