Each Student Has a Different Reading Journey. Many Fall Into These 3 Categories.
Me: “What?! I assume you loved it?” Student: “Yup. It was so good.” Me: “Did you even sleep?!” Occasionally, the...
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5 Reasons To Keep Up Read-Alouds Beyond Kindergarten
Brenda Krupp, a reading specialist and co-author of Welcome to Reading Workshop, recommended that teachers pre-read the book and make...
Kindergartners Are Missing a Lot of School. This District Has a Fix
In many K-12 schools across the country, an alarming number of children have been chronically absent – an old problem...
3 Strategies for Encouraging Dads’ Involvement in Schools
“We have to take steps to ensure that dads are being seen and heard,” said Chavis. A simple solution is...
As Teacher Layoffs Loom, Research Evidence Mounts that Seniority Protections Hurt Kids in Poverty
Economists haven’t been able to conclusively prove that student achievement suffered more under LIFO layoffs than other ways of reducing...
Worried About Your Kid’s Screen Time? Limit Your Own
It’s very common for parents like myself to feel guilty about their own screen use, says Jenny Radesky, a developmental...
How to Build Mutually Respectful Relationships With Students From Day 1
“Nathan, I really want you to do well today. How can I help you with that?” instead of, “Nathan, you...
Want to Incorporate More Play in Learning? Try the Play Workshop Structure
For example, if a teacher is focused on guiding students through creating a story using a sequence of events, they...
Changing Teaching Habits is Hard. Here’s How You Can Start.
Step 2: After reflecting on the task at hand in your own voice, imagine yourself on the other side of...
Tapping into the Power of Purpose to Engage Students
Having a purpose comes with benefits, according to Heather Malin, a consultant and former director of research at the Stanford...
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