Dr. Rick Shade and Patti Garrett Shade share simple exercises educators can use to boost students’ “creative muscles.” Let’s help students become more innovative thinkers, ready to tackle any challenge.
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Authentic Learning. Responsibility. Reflection. All are components teachers would love to integrate into more lessons. Beth Benedix shares her journey (and resources) for doing just that!
GPA. Class rank. College honors admission. How do we help students change the narrative and focus on growth over grades? Ashley Johnson shares ideas from her northern Indiana high school classroom.
Constraints typically feel restrictive and limiting, but what if they motivate and spark creativity? Keep Indiana Learning Professional Learning Specialist Ryan Murray sorts through this conundrum.
Without a plan, it’s hard to make a meaningful impact. Jessica walks through school year planning for school counselors – from planning to implementation to reflection.
Picture books are no longer just for elementary students. Colette suggests they have a place in every content area across all grade levels.
We know the importance of a growth mindset, but how do we encourage it in our students? Ashley Johnson shares the way she’s doing this in her classroom.
There are countless non-profit organizations which support students with programming just outside of the school’s traditional scope. Beth Benedix provides a peek behind the curtain of a Hoosier non-profit.
Project Based Learning opens a whole new world of learning. Mike Gorman explores the Gold Standard of PBL & where you can learn more to be ready to implement PBL in the fall.
Curiosity is a subtle ingredient in the classroom recipe, but it packs an impactful punch. Ryan shares ideas for mixing it into the classroom blend.