TRANSFORMING LEARNING FROM THE GROUND UP
Creating a supportive content area classroom is essential for all learners. In part two of her series, Anna Cook explores keys to fostering a supportive learning environment.
The students who walk in the door in August don’t have the same mindset & determination as those who left in May. Innovation Coach Jen Steward has a plan ready to help her students build stamina & resilience.
High school class schedules are going to look different in a few years. Jason Walke shares how he is already shifting assignments to build classroom to community connections.
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.
