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The school year starts off strong — students are excited, routines are fresh, and momentum is high. But as September rolls on, many classrooms experience what we call the September Slump. In this episode, we talk about why student engagement can dip during this time, why it’s important to address it early, and practical tips…
In this episode, we dive into how educators can intentionally reset their classroom culture at the start of the school year. Whether you’re teaching brand-new students or welcoming back familiar faces, the first weeks are the perfect time to establish the norms, routines, and relationships that will shape the months ahead. We’ll discuss practical strategies…
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Lesson Design is a foundational process teachers engage in daily to meet the needs of the students they teach. Designing a lesson is not just filling in a lesson plan template. It is thinking through every inch of a lesson from start to finish- transitions, student pairings, higher order thinking questions and so forth. The…
The term “teacher leader” is used in education to describe any role that supports the growth of teachers. This may include role titles such as instructional coach, PD facilitator, subject area specialist, academic dean, administration, colleague mentor and even a cooperating teacher for student teachers. Regardless of the title, those who support the growth of…
Small group instruction is a powerful way to provide intervention to struggling students. Intervention is a technique teachers use to interrupt the flow of instruction to lend aid to confused students. There are various reasons why a student could have a poor understanding. They could have gaps in their learning, instruction moved too quickly to…
Becoming a new teacher is exciting, but also overwhelming. There is so much to learn in a short amount of time. Each school or district has its own nuances one must learn in order to be successful. However, there are commonalities a new teacher faces no matter where or what they teach. This post will…