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Writing and Implementing Culturally Relevant and Responsive Math Lessons

Teaching math with culturally relevant topics and themes of social justice.

12/01/20, Nichole Campbell, Peggy Nayar

Finding and Teaching The Complexity In Read-Aloud Texts

11/25/20, Anne Lyneis

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Identity, Personal Experience, and Classroom Libraries: How Educators Can Make Thoughtful Decisions About the Texts They Choose

Reflections on Lorena Germán's Coffee and Conversations session

11/18/20, Carey Swanson

Are We Forgetting About Fluency?

11/13/20, Anne Lyneis

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Identity, Personal Experience, and Classroom Libraries: How Broadening the Literary Landscape Can Empower Students

Reflecting on Lorena Germán’s Coffee and Conversations session

11/12/20, Pascale Joseph

Improving Accessibility for All Students

Remote Learning Tips and Tricks

11/06/20, Fishtank Learning

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What It Means to Disrupt Text

Reflecting on Lorena Germán's Coffee and Conversations session

11/05/20, Joy Delizo-Osborne

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Enhancing Remote Learning and Student Engagement With Online Tools

Five tools to make virtual learning more social for students

10/30/20, Aaron Grossman

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Building a Culture of Advocacy

Building a culture of advocacy is a continuous effort

10/23/20, Dr. Janice K. Wyatt-Ross

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Knowledge-Building Model Lessons for Middle and High School

Rethinking how we define “text” to engage older students and accelerate learning

10/16/20, Jenni Aberli, Lauren Trahan

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What Principles Must Underlie Successful Personalized Learning?

What educators should consider when selecting or using personalized learning approaches to accelerate literacy outcomes

10/09/20, Meredith Liben, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D., Susan Pimentel

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Which Types of Content Are Key in Content-Focused Professional Learning in Mathematics?

The Professional Learning Core Content in Math

10/02/20, Kate Crist, Jun Li

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Which Types of Content Are Key in Content-Focused Professional Learning in ELA/Literacy?

The Professional Learning Core Content in ELA/Literacy

09/25/20, Kate Crist, Jun Li

Math teacher explains online lesson to students

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Two Facts: We Are Better Together, And We Can Do Hard Things

Exploring what it means to be “good at math"

09/18/20, Brian Dean

Designing Equitable Learning Environments

Intentional instructional practice decisions, with a specific focus on mathematics

09/11/20, Amber Cook

Teacher giving online school lesson via video conference

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How to Keep Virtual Live Lessons Running Smoothly? It Takes Two

A two-person model can improve the flow and engagement in virtual lessons

09/03/20, Matt Kerrigan

Students participating in digital classroom

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Centering Student Voice & Choice in a Remote Classroom

How student feedback changed classroom dynamics

08/30/20, Whitney Aragaki

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Fostering Academic Discussion Online

08/24/20, Fishtank Learning

Teacher teaching mathematics to students in a classroom

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Planning for Math Remediation

Just-In-Case or Just-In-Time?

08/13/20, Sarah Britton, Jami Therrien Wells

Group discussion among adult professionals

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How Honestly Willing Are We to Create Equitable Opportunities and Experiences for All Students?

Transforming education by leading teachers to empower students

08/06/20, Carrie Rosebrock

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What Is “Content-Focused Professional Learning”?

The Professional Learning Core Content in Mathematics & ELA/Literacy

07/31/20, Kate Crist, Jun Li

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Amplifying Student Voices During Distance Learning

Using asynchronous tools to create a math share-out for the kindergarten classroom

07/17/20, Bethany Lockhart Johnson

Kindergarten students working on vocabulary

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Immersing in Vocabulary

How to develop vocabulary in an effective and meaningful way

06/30/20, Zachary Chan

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Why Teaching Justice Through Reading & Writing Cannot Wait

How teachers can enact change and combat racism through purposeful discussions and literary curricula

06/14/20, Yvonne Thompson

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You Have a List of Culturally Diverse Texts. Now What?

Guidance on facilitating classroom lessons and discussions that push student thinking

06/11/20, Keenan W. Lee, M. Ed

Students engaged in a classroom and raising their hands.

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Refocusing on Your Learners

5 ideas to create a student-centered classroom

05/28/20, Tamera Musiowsky-Borneman

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Digital Coaching Menus Bring the Professional Learning Principles To Life

Designing effective coaching sessions that reflect teacher needs

05/14/20, Kenny McKee

Teacher Hosting Online Class Using Video Conference On Laptop

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Distance Learning with Intention and Purpose

Ideas for engaging and connecting students during distance learning.

05/11/20, Marya Hay

Student participating in a remote math classroom.

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5 Ideas to Engage K-2 Students in Math Remotely

Using video, interactive platforms, and at-home materials to support math instruction for young students

05/06/20, Chris Fishpaw

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3 Recommendations for Supporting Early Elementary Students Remotely

A kindergarten teacher shares strategies and advice

04/17/20, Lindsay Arnold

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Top 5 Resources for Learning Online

Free, standards-aligned resources to facilitate remote learning

03/20/20, Tika Epstein

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Mistakes Tell Us What Students Are Ready to Learn

Learning from students' mistakes to enhance instruction

03/13/20, Michael Pershan

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Designing for Equity (Teachers as Designers)

Helping folks who care about equity do equity.

02/27/20, Dr. Christine Ortiz

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Finding the Courage to Teach Texts Outside Your Comfort Zone (2019 Blog Competition Finalist)

Teaching texts that honor difference and inspire challenging conversations

02/21/20, Rhiannon Hartman Dunn

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Creating a Culture of Shared Norms and High Expectations in Your Classroom (2019 Blog Competition Finalist)

How to create a culture that facilitates powerful learning for ALL learners

02/21/20, Matthew Shea

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Say “Author” (2019 Blog Competition Finalist)

Strategies for including all learners in discussions about complex text

02/21/20, Shannon Hahne

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How Does Education Research Relate to My Practice?

Is your reading program working? What can you do to improve it?

02/14/20, Tori Filler, Carey Swanson

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My Experience with Teachers College Units of Study

A veteran teacher explains the strengths and weakness of the program based on her experience

02/06/20, MJ D’Amelio

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Tidying Up

Instructional Routines for Whole-Class Reading and Writing

01/22/20, Jon Gustafson

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Reaching New Heights

A Framework for Examining Cognitive Complexity in Mathematics

01/06/20, Shelbi Cole, Ph.D, Ted Coe, Ph.D

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For the Love of Learning

How a focus on building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction can enrich ELA instruction and engage learners

12/08/19, Carey Swanson

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Math Instructional Routines: Creating Opportunities for Students With Disabilities to Grapple with Grade-Level Math

How Routines for Reasoning can support all students to engage with the mathematical practices

12/01/19, Grace Kelemanik, Amy Lucenta

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I See Me

Building a diverse classroom library with the help of First Book Marketplace

11/24/19, Tamika Peters

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2019 Blog Contest

Creating Equity in the Classroom

11/18/19, Student Achievement Partners

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Designing and Integrating a Grade 3 Assessment on Fractions

A Q&A With Raven Redmond and Jennifer Ahearn

11/15/19, Raven Redmond, Jennifer Ahearn

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What Makes a High-Quality Diverse Text and How to Get These Texts Into Your Classroom

Resources and guidance for educators

11/13/19, Jill Eisenberg

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Laying a Solid Foundation of Literacy

Building Teacher Capacity with the Reading Foundational Skills

11/04/19, Darla O'Leary

Developing the Math Language Routines

Foster Student Participation Through Building Math Language, Practices, and Content

10/28/19, Jack Dieckmann, Renae Skarin

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Striving for Foundational Excellence

Country Heights' Journey Through Foundational Skills Instruction

10/22/19, Shiryl McAdams, Allie Lindow

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Planning the Small Group Reading Lesson

Teach and Guide

10/06/19, Dr. Deborah Glaser

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Robust Vocabulary Instruction

Bringing Knowledge-Rich Curricula to Life

09/30/19, Jon Gustafson

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Most Misunderstood Math Standards in Grade 1

Are these instructional mistakes happening in your classroom?

09/23/19, Angie Miller

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Are We Teaching Fractions Correctly?

Exploring evidence-based fraction instruction that supports a strong foundation in future mathematics

09/16/19, Jennie Beltramini

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Creating Choice Boards to Meet the Needs of Every Student

FAQs about using choice boards

08/27/19, Tika Epstein

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Most Misunderstood Math Standards in Grade 2

Are these instructional mistakes happening in your classroom?

08/02/19, Angie Miller

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Strong Materials in the Hands of Great Teachers

A year of school visits highlights what makes curriculum work

07/07/19, Barbara Davidson, Susan Pimentel

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Press Play

Using Podcasts and Documentaries to Supercharge Background Knowledge and Bolster Reading Comprehension

06/02/19, Jon Gustafson

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Designing Useful Writing Prompts

The elements of a well-structured student writing prompt

05/29/19, Joey Hawkins

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On Your Side to Beat the Summer Slide

Ways to Partner with Your Local Public Library

05/24/19, Jenci Spradlin

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Student Closing Statements

Use this routine to check for understanding and identify misconceptions

05/03/19, Celia Jimenez

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Kids Gift Us with Their Time

Increase Achievement, Motivation, and Connection with Students Through Classroom Games

04/26/19, Bryan Drost

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Yarn Number Line: A Lever to Develop Fraction Understanding

A routine for developing conceptual understanding of fractions

04/18/19, Jennie Beltramini, Jody Guarino

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Common Mistakes with Student Writing Prompts

Are your writing prompts letting students show what they know?

04/12/19, Joey Hawkins

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Three Simple Steps to Empowered Word-Learning

Using morphology, context clues, and outside resources to help students decipher word meanings

03/28/19, Kenny McKee

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Using Data Binders to Increase Student Independence

A tool for fostering intentional and purposeful learning

03/21/19, John Silverthorne

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What’s It Like to Learn in a Rigorous and Personalized Classroom?

03/18/19, Monica Milligan, Kit Tollerson

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Choral Counting: A Lever to Develop Fraction Understanding

A model process for using choral counting to build conceptual understanding

02/28/19, Jennie Beltramini, Jody Guarino

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Using Exit Tickets Strategically

Educators share how they've made exit tickets a powerful tool for supporting students

02/22/19, Tika Epstein, Cathy Carter-Shide, Morgan Stipe, Karen Hernandez, Dina O'Brien

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Creating a Model Process for Hands-On Professional Learning

An in-depth look at Fraction Lab, a professional learning model focused on improving content knowledge and instructional practice at the same time

02/07/19, Jennie Beltramini, Jody Guarino

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Providing Feedback on Student Writing

Strategies to deliver positive, focused feedback to improve all aspects of student writing

01/22/19, Zackory Kirk

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Taking the First Step in Designing Mathematics Intervention

As you plan a math intervention strategy, where should you focus first?

01/08/19, Astrid Fossum

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Giving Students a Choice with Their Learning

Using academic choice boards to build metacognition

12/21/18, Tika Epstein

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Choosing Text Excerpts for Close Reading

A teacher's recommendations for how to select text excerpts that make students love reading

11/27/18, Carolyn Durante

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Effective Reading Instruction

Why a text-centered approach, instead of a strategies-based approach, is more effective

11/16/18, Meredith Liben, Sue Pimentel

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Designing High-Quality Writing Tasks

Three steps for creating an effective writing assignment

11/11/18, Zackory Kirk

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Wit & Wisdom: Implementation Dos and Don’ts

Lessons learned from teachers who've implemented the curriculum

11/07/18, Sarah Webb

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Most Misunderstood Math Standards in Grade 5

Are these instructional mistakes happening in your classroom?

10/31/18, Rebecca Few

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Encouraging a Growth Mindset through Art

Strategies for moving beyond "follow-the-leader" style art projects and developing an art curriculum that supports student learning across subjects

10/26/18, Tempest NeuCollins

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Using Content and Language Objectives to Help All Students in Their Learning

Strategies from an English Language Learner Specialist

10/16/18, Shanthi Kumar

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Addressing Common Challenges with Student Writing

Why aren’t students successful writers and what can teachers do to help?

10/09/18, Zackory Kirk

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Doing Better: Aligned Instructional Practice

An overview of the Instructional Practice Guide suite of tools

09/19/18, Destiny Eldridge, April Pforts

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Building A Culturally Responsive Classroom

Why building a culturally responsive classroom matters for the success of ALL students

09/07/18, Jill Yamasawa Fletcher

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Engaging Students with #BookSnaps

Reinventing how your students discuss text within the classroom

08/30/18, Andrea Raines

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Creating and Sequencing Text-Dependent Questions to Support English Language Learners

Strategic selection and organization of questions can be a scaffold that helps English learners grapple with highly complex questions.

08/01/18, Claire Rivero

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Considering Reading Instruction with the End in Mind

Meet students not only where they are, but also where they're going.

07/30/18, Carey Swanson

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Most Misunderstood Middle School Mathematics Standards in Grade 8

Are these instructional mistakes happening in your classroom?

07/26/18, Brian Dean

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Most Misunderstood Middle School Mathematics Standards in Grade 7

Are these instructional mistakes happening in your classroom?

06/27/18, Brian Dean

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