Classroom Deal of the Day: Crayon Sharpener for Less Than $35
Is this a magic tool for PreK–2 teachers? Is this a magic tool for PreK–2 teachers? Deals & Shopping, School Supplies We Are Teachers
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High-Frequency Word List (Free Printables and Teaching Ideas)
Help kids learn the most commonly used words. Help kids learn the most commonly used words. Free Printables, Literacy, Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing We Are Teachers
“Teachers Swear by These Instructional Approaches for Engaging Students”
Teachers Swear by These Instructional Approaches for Engaging Students is the headline of one of my latest Education Week columns. It’s true that some strategies can take more time. But often, teachers have to slow down to move students forward. Here are some excerpts: Teachers Swear by These Instructional Approaches for Engaging Students is the…
The Best Resources Discussing The Value Of Subtitles/Closed Captioning
Parents and grandparents of toddlers, and teachers of English Language Learners, know the value of showing subtitles when watching videos. Here are some resources providing research support behind our actions: THE VALUE OF CLOSED CAPTIONS FOR ALL LEARNERS A new starring role for video captions: Language learning Questions about subtitles and language learning is from…
“Playbrary” Turns A Thousand Classic Books Into “Choose-Your-Own Adventures”
Playbrary has taken one thousand classic books in the public domain and used ChatGPT to turn them into choose-your-own-adventure stories. I think many students who might not ordinarily be interested in reading these books might be intrigued by interacting them in this way. Another example of using AI to making reading more engaging was…
You’re Doing Too Much: Getting Back to Basics with Online Faculty Development and the Onboarding Process
As faculty developers, I believe it is crucial that we continue to engage in teaching while we develop and support other faculty members. By remaining active in the classroom, we ensure that we do not lose sight of the challenges and rewards that come with teaching. This hands-on experience allows us to stay connected with…
Five Actionable Tips to Support Your Teachers Through Another Back-to-School Season
By Kaitlin Anselmo Pothireddy As the new school year approaches, school and district administrators face numerous challenges that require innovative solutions. From navigating teacher shortages to managing reduced ESSA funding, the landscape of education is evolving. Here are actionable tips to help educators prepare effectively and ensure a successful start to the school year. Address…
Demystifying Dyslexia
Often, schools under-identify multilinguals with dyslexia because they think the issue is language-based, so they don’t evaluate the student. There are places where multilingual students are overrepresented because we think we’ve given them the right kind of intervention when we actually haven’t. So, the relationship between multilingual students and special education is complicated. The post…
School-Home Communications Checklist From ParentSquare Gives Administrators a Free Tool To Prepare for Back to School
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Getting school-home communications ready for the new school year takes time, teamwork, and a plan for success. To help district and school administrators prepare for a successful year with engaged families, ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education, has released its free 2024 Back-to-School Checklist for School-Home Communications. The…
How To Set Up and Share a Target Teacher Wish List Registry
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