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Megan + Dan
In this brief conversation, Megan discusses how learning loss is not a thing. Learning opportunities are all around us if we listen to students!
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Supporting Families of our Youngest Readers with Mary Ehrenworth
Mary Ehrenworth shares tips for teachers as they support families with young readers. She discusses making quick videos for families, flexible scheduling, office hours, home [...]
The Importance of Productive Struggle with Lucy Calkins
Lucy addresses the importance of letting kids do their own work. She helps parents know that it is important to give kids opportunities to grow [...]
Believe in Your Maths Potential – Set Yourself Free with Jo Boaler
Jo Boaler explains why mathematics is so traumatic for many people and shows a different way that people can relate to mathematics. She also shares [...]
Family Engagement: Building and Sustaining Trusting Relationships with Ron Mirr
Ron Mirr discusses the importance of making a positive, personal connection with families. He shares research, specific examples, and strategies for building and sustaining relationships [...]
Taking Traditional Strategies to Transform the Classroom – Interview with Marcia Tate
Marcia Tate introduces her newest book, Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms, and shares the 12 brain-based principles to avoid burnout, increase optimism, and support physical well-being.
The Power of Listening to Children’s Thinking – Interview with Berkeley, Christine, & Karen
Children challenge us to shift our thinking about time as a constant and invite us to embrace the power that comes with slowing down and [...]
Writers Over Writing 5 Ways to Center Students in Our Practice As Writing Teachers by Shawna Coppola
Shawna Coppola shares ways we can center our students at the core of the writing process!
No More Clip Charts by Kristi Mraz
Kristi Mraz talks about the power of building community through letting go of old classroom management tools. This ten minute video helps us reflect on [...]
Increase Student Engagement by Increasing Choice by Kristi Mraz and Renee Houser
Kristi and Mraz and Renee Houser give us an opportunity to listen in as they have a discussion about the benefits of student choice as [...]