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There’s so much teachers can learn from one another. From how to engage students to how to enhance lessons, teachers can grow in their craft every day. Listen in as Gretchen tells a story and provides tips and tricks on the importance of collaboration among colleagues. Quotables “How well teachers collaborate has a direct impact…
Communication with students and parents are key in a classroom setting. It is what helps builds trust between the teacher, parents, and students to make the school year that much smoother. Join us as Gretchen tells a story and provides tips and tricks in order to keep effective communication for students and parents. Quotables “Make…
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To reinvent a classroom management strategy takes intentional planning and execution. This ensures we do not repeat our current struggles. Reinventing a strategy that creates an environment where students can thrive while learning takes multiple iterations to ensure it produces the desired results. Teachers and leaders can follow a 5 step process to successfully reinvent…
Community partnership is necessary for the success of a school. Educating a child is not a singular job, it’s a team effort. By leveraging community partnerships, schools will reach new levels of success. The California Department of Education says: “Family and community engagement greatly increases the likelihood that students will learn and thrive. Students are more…
Adhesive wall art is a simple way to inspire students while learning in the classroom. Students spend at least six hours a day on average for 36 weeks learning in a classroom. Not everything students learn is from what their teachers say or do, but from the environment the teachers create. This can be in…
Managing a large workload can be exhausting for educators. Just when you think you completed a task, a handful more are added to your plate. Some days, you’re just not sure how you will get it all done. The reality is that the workload will not stop coming each day. This post will share a…