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Text Complexity is…well…complex!
Shifting perspectives about high-interest, low-level texts.
Challenging the Status Quo
How Chat GPT Can be the Key to Achieving Educational Equity
Part 3
High-Quality Curriculum Raised the Bar, But Not High Enough
What we miss when we narrowly define what “high-quality” means in instructional materials
Research-based AND Responsive
Putting the science of reading to work for the kids in front of you
Part 2
Constantly Shifting Practice
How the Shifts of the Common Core changed instruction and still missed the mark
Developing Language and Literacy With Children’s Literature and Through the Lens of a Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Why children’s literature fosters a culturally sustaining pedagogy
We’ve Come a Long Way, Fast
How Technology is Shaping the Modern Classroom in Unseen Ways
Part 2
Educator Reflections, Part 2: Planning and Reflecting with Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
An interview with Jamie Schnablegger
Part 1
Educator Reflections, Part 1: Planning and Reflecting with Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
An interview with Jacquay Durant
Minimum Mondays
How to have a successful class after the weekend or a break
Diverse Texts: Are We “Leveraging” Them or Squandering Them?
Making the case for diverse, complex texts
Millions Saw the Apple Fall, but Newton Asked Why
How to stoke curiosity and change education for the better
Being Intentional About Text Selection Is Key to Equitable Instruction
Why anti-racist literacy practices are necessary
Structures Make You Lose Control: Systematic, Ecstatic, This Class Be Automatic!
Co-create classroom environments through meaningful student roles
Leadership Lessons from a 4th-Grade Baseball Team
What a season of learning can teach us about leading
Designing Culturally Relevant Text Sets
Leveraging the power of text sets to support culturally relevant instruction
Avoiding the Sophomore Slump
How school leaders can navigate the tumult of year two
Three Ways to Build Respectable Rapport
Be humble. Be frank. Remember you're the adult.
Adapting Curriculum in Your Environment
Teaching foundational reading to the students in your room
Using Data to Impact Student Achievement
Why we are looking at the wrong data, why we need to stop, and what we need to be looking at instead.
Small-Group Work: Real-World Roles
Structuring small-group work in the math classroom to facilitate learning and engagement
What Does It Mean to Learn from a Mistake?
A blueprint for moving from mistake-making to mistake-learning
Part 5
Preparing to Teach in a Culturally Relevant Way
Focusing on “how we think” instead of “what to do” when planning lessons
The Magic of a Mindful Moment
Stopping, breathing with intention, being present, and regaining focus
Parent Engagement and the Case for Instructional Rounds
How can you use this practice to strengthen the home-school partnership?
Counter-Storytelling in the Science Classroom
Examples of connected and interdisciplinary science lessons
Learning From Mistakes: Easier Said Than Done
How can you turn mistake-making into mistake-learning in your classroom?
Standardized Assessment from the Student Perspective
What educators can learn from current students’ reflections on their assessment experiences
Novice Wisdom
How novice teachers are building the foundation for the future of education
Part 3
What Role Do Teachers Play in Empowering Students?
The difference between teaching and educating
Part 1
The Impact of Positive Representation in the Classroom
Showcasing Black brilliance is essential
Low Expectations Are Prevalent but Preventable
Unpacking and addressing biases as educators
Sparking Engagement: Getting Silly to Find Joy
Creative ideas for building classroom community
Getting Students to Lead the Learning
Start with a growth mindset
Prioritizing Your Work During Times of Overload
A process for unpacking priorities for educators
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