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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

Psst! Reflect Before Your Summer Break

The end of the school year can feel a bit “best of times/worst of times.” There’s a feeling of accomplishment as you get down to the final days. But you can also feel like you’re just trying to get across the finish line with... 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

Resource Spotlight: Scaffolding Socrates

The summer before I started teaching, I had a romanticized vision of class discussion. My dream class looked like my AP English class when I was in 12th grade: we devoured literature and led lively small group discussions, while our... Read More

Resource Spotlight: Active Reading Bookmark

Don't Spoil It. Let Them Build Skills! I clicked through the PowerPoint….and wow. Beautiful images. Fun fonts, great colors. Cool slide transitions. All the information seemed to be accurate. And it included a lot: author... Read More