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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
Growth Mindset: Moving From “I Can’t” to “I Can!”
Helping struggling students can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding things you will do as a teacher. Sometimes you have students who just can’t seem to grasp that tricky math equation or understand the deeper context of... Read More
Opportunity Education to Open Three Schools in Iowa
It’s an exciting time for Opportunity Education and our network of schools, as we prepare to open three schools in Iowa: Des Moines Prep, Cedar Rapids Prep, and Davenport Prep. Des Moines Prep and Cedar Rapids Prep will welcome... Read More
Making the Most of Your Winter Break
The final school days in December can feel a bit like the end of a marathon — you’ve come a long way and now you need that final push to get past the finish line. Teachers are stretched to the limit with finishing content and... Read More
Candy Canes and Chaos: Keep Students Engaged as the Holidays Approach
It’s hard for teachers to compete with the excitement of the holiday season. There's winter break, classic holiday movies, and lights displays. Not to mention the upcoming celebrations with friends and family as the year comes to a... 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
Teacher Spotlight: Breanna Brown
Breanna Brown is a social studies teacher at Quest Forward High School (QFHS) in Omaha. We recently caught up with Breanna to learn about the strategies she uses to get students engaged in their learning. How would you describe... Read More