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.
Elementary
Reading conferences are a powerful way to connect with students, tailor reading instruction, and provide meaningful feedback that drives progress. Anna Cook shares practical tips to help conferences feel approachable and less daunting.
Classroom dialogue is essential for student growth – helping learners develop critical language & thinking skills while deepening relationships with peers & teachers. Stephanie Woods shares ideas for creating structured opportunities for productive conversations.
How about a project that can be used in multiple content areas, incorporates the standards of every subject, and has high student engagement? Jim Franklin shares the details of his “living table” project.
Students learn best when they have consistent attendance. Connie Poston shares obstacles to solid attendance and strategies to overcome those challenges.
Social stories are incredibly useful for young learners. Innovation Coach Sandy Goehring explores how three AI tools can play a powerful role in creating these stories.
The start of the school year has teachers with pages long to-do lists. Kristin Pierce of EVERFI is sharing a treasure trove of no-cost digital resources for K-12 students which are ready to use tomorrow!
The evidence is abundant in the power of writing to help students learn. Innovation Coach Jen Stewart explores ways to have students write in all classes, including her STEM class.
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.