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Let’s Talk About “Turn and Talk”:
3 Smart Shifts for More Purposeful Peer Dialogue
Dr. Wendy Wells
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Back-to-School Guide: Top 5 Ways to Build a Positive Digital Environment
Here are five focus areas for fostering a positive digital environment in your classroom.
Betsy Breedlove
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Culturally Responsive Teaching: Enhancing Math Engagement, Understanding, and Fluency
This raises an important question for educators: how can we transform math lessons from monotonous to captivating?
William Reed
Nov 18, 20243 min read


The Value of Student Check-Ins
These check-ins allow teachers to monitor student progress and well-being while fostering engagement.
William Reed
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Get the Students Talking and Doing!
As I have visited classrooms and observed teachers teaching their classes, I am noticing a very common trend. The learning their students are doing is very passive and somewhat compliant. In a quote attributed to many different sources from Confucius to Benjamin Franklin says, “Tell Me and I Forget; Teach Me and I May Remember; Involve Me and I Learn” and it has been proven many times and, in many ways, to be true. It used to be the standard norm in a classroom in rows all
Dianne McKinley
Jul 31, 20236 min read


The 10 Best Education Books to Read in 2019
Teaching is a challenging job. Even before entering the classroom, teachers have to prepare schedules, lesson plans, and homework. They experience a mixed bag of feelings throughout their career: disappointment, frustration, joy, love, and triumph. Fortunately, there are books that provide real stories, tips, and motivation that will make teaching easier and more effective. The following is a list of the 10 best education books to read in 2019.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 2, 20195 min read
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