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Decoding Bids for Attention and the Power of "Turning Towards"

Bids for attention are student attempts to seek connection, and how educators respond—by turning towards, away, or against—can significantly affect relationships and trust. Educators can foster

Assessment Tools for Back-to-School

With the new school year in full swing, there is a wide range of tools and methods educators can explore to enhance student learning, from digital tools like

Using AI-Powered Technology for Lesson Planning & Assessment: 4 Tools to Explore

Integrating AI and digital tools into education provides many benefits including streamlining assessment, increasing efficiency in instruction, enabling educators to assess students and provide feedback faster, personalizing learning

5 Insights from Social Scientists for Thriving Learning Communities

Learn insights and strategies for creating thriving learning communities with these podcast recommendations. Endlessly fascinated by us humans and what makes us flourish, I’m always looking to

It's Time for Curriculum Mapping 3.0

The curriculum mapping process ensures comprehensive education over time. In this article, Jay McTighe proposes a new process for curriculum mapping, emphasizing authentic performance tasks over content input.

10 Strategies to Evolve as a Pedagogical Leader

The article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing pedagogical leadership over administrative tasks in the role of school administrators. Read these strategies for enhancing teaching and learning including increasing

The Principal's Role in Embracing STEM & PBL

Principals play a crucial role in supporting and fostering STEM and project-based learning among teachers. This article offers five ways principals can support teachers to inspire innovation and

Finding and Developing the Willing

Education is shifting towards empowering students and implementing programs that promote student autonomy. This article dives into the distinction between willing vs motivated students and emphasizes the need

Teach Up for Equity and Excellence

For marginalized students especially, we need to move from a “pedagogy of poverty” to a “pedagogy of plenty.” Education consultant and ASCD author Carol Ann Tomlinson advocates for

Beyond the Textbook: Storylines as Catalysts for Authentic Learning in PBL

In project-based learning (PBL), teacher-created storylines are coherent and engaging narratives that serve as the foundation for organizing and guiding the learning experience. Storylines are designed to provide

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