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REVIEW: A Framework to Disrupt Monolingual Bias.
Lillian Ardell’s book challenges us to reflect honestly on how our instructional choices position language as a problem, a right, or a resource, writes teacher Melinda Stewart. #EL #ML #ELL @CorwinPress
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ALT Cover of Disrupting the Monolingual Bias: A Framework for Teacher Advocacy. By Lillian Ardell
NEW – Rethinking Professional Learning: “Me” to “We”
The best professional learning doesn't ask teachers to choose between practical strategies and meaningful collaboration. It offers both, says Kendra Cameron-Jarvis. #edleaders #edleadership #coaching
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This Quotation Highlights The Main Reason I Think I Was Successful Doing Visualization With Students larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2…
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More than half of school board candidates across the U.S. run uncontested in an average election cycle, and voter turnout hovers between 5% and 10%.
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Student podcasts can be so much better! I love what @middleweb did with my words!! middleweb.com/54652/make-stu…
Making Student Podcasts a Pleasure to Watch.
Rachel's eighth grade classes are using Erik Palmer's effective speaking framework to liven up their "I'm Passionate About" podcast & video presentations.
#edutwitter #speech #middleschool @erik_palmer @AMLE
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REVIEW: Building Collaboration in Co-Taught Classrooms.
Whether you’re new to co-teaching or a vet looking for a reset, this excellent book earns a place on your professional shelf, says ELA teacher @SarahGaetano1 .
#coteaching #specialed @RoutledgeEOE
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ALT Cover of Co-Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Classroom: How to Find Success in Collaboration Between General and Special Education. By Lisa A. Dieker, Michelle Stephan, and Jennifer D. Smith
Check out the new OpenSciEd curriculum. NGSS aligned, includes grades 4-6, and it's free!
Elementary school teaching often relies on “summer camp science." And it can be difficult to find curricula aligned with state standards that encourage deeper learning. @educationweek
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NEW: Helping Students Make Better Use of Feedback.
Curtis Chandler shows how to craft feedback so students see it not as a list of things they've done wrong but as a tipsheet showing them where to go next.
#teachingtips #edleadership @CurtisChandler6
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Even a few missed months of literacy support reduces how many students can be served.
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Scientists have yet to identify exactly why movement seems to spur greater creative thinking. But there are several hypotheses. @sciam
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"These findings suggest that introducing an AI tutor may displace engagement with existing learning activities without improving academic performance" --The Effects of Course-Integrated AI Tutoring on Student Performance and Engagement edworkingpapers.com/ai26-159…
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Education is pretty high
The economy is at the top of voters’ list of election issues.
Majorities of voters also consider the future of democracy, healthcare, education, immigration and foreign policy as very important to their vote.
What issue is on top of your list before you vote? 🗳️ ⬇️
ALT Chart showing the economy tops voters’ list of election issues this year.
NEW: The What, Why & How of Productive Struggle.
Barbara Blackburn & Sherry Johnson discuss what productive struggle is, why it's important & how teachers can utilize the process to accelerate learning. #teaching #instruction @BarbBlackburn #edutwitter
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This Is Extraordinarily Excellent Advice On How To Use AI For Written Translation To Non-English-Speaking Parents/Guardians larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2…
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A Look Back: New Study On What Happens When Teachers Tend To Act More Punitively Would Be Good Outline For Classroom Management PD larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2…
REVIEW: Using Online Talks to Teach Public Speaking
Todd Stanley offers a thoughtful collection of tools for teachers to start using online talks to incorporate more public speaking in their classrooms. #speaking @prufrockpress @the_gifted_guy
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NEW: Is Being “A Nation of Readers” Still Possible?
Scripted science of reading programs won't solve the reading crisis says literacy expert Laura Robb. Listening to stories & reading real books is fundamental. #reading @LRobbTeacher @ERobbPrincipal
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