TRANSFORMING LEARNING FROM THE GROUND UP
Andrew Pillow continues the Dual Language Education series by learning about MSD of Lawrence Township’s almost 30 year old program.
“Other Duties As Assigned” is often a dreaded phrase. Veteran Administrator and Teacher Brent Schwanekamp dives into that phrase to see what it’s all about.
In part 2 of the series, Carol Howard shares the activities she and her students do together, beginning very early in the school year, to create a caring, safe, and supportive learning space.
Anna Cook shares some ready to implement before, during and after reading strategies all content areas teachers can put into practice on the first day of school.
Paraprofessionals are often the unsung & overlooked heroes of schools. Carrie Wisehart has spent the last year exploring how to retain this special group of educators.
Picture books are often relegated to elementary schools. Colette Huxford-Kinnett argues they have a place in every secondary classroom as well.
Batesville, Indiana has a population of less than 10,000 AND it has a robust dual language program where students are becoming fluent in Mandarin. Educator Barnes & Andrew Pillow share the amazing opportunities students are immersed in!
Time and Money – never enough of either! Jason Walke has found an often overlooked tool just wanting to be dusted off which could help bring resources into the classroom.
New curriculum brings new challenges & new opportunities. Tim Daugherty sees this as the perfect time to being coaching cycles.
The Science of Reading is everywhere, but how does it impact a dual language classroom? Erin Brown spent this year remaining curious and asking questions to learn more.
What does it mean to “practice” learning to read and why is practice important? Stephanie Woods explores this critical component of literacy.
At the start of every school year, a group of people who don’t know each other well enter a space to learn. Nine months later, this same group views themselves as a family. Carol Howard shares some of the intentional steps she takes to make this happen.
