Secondary
Students are typically not clamoring to write a synthesis essay. Carrie Wisehart found a way to bring their passions & desires to change the world into the process to create an awesome learning experience.
Small groups are a frequent and familiar Tier Two support strategy. Jessica Sullivan shares a few other ideas which could be implemented across grade levels to provide a variety of supports.
MidCon Keynote Speakers Jennifer Gonzalez & Rick Wormeli share the challenges of the middle years, but, more importantly, strategies and hopes for the future.
The Indiana Department of Education is proposing changes to changes to “rethink the high school experience, making it more learner-centric and career-relevant.” Learn more about the changes and how to provide feedback to the IDOE.
There is much work being done to reshape education and help prepare students for life after the classroom. Dr. Andrew Melin dives into a framework designed to build a coalition of stakeholders and a master plan to set students up for long-term success.
How can school staff inspire summer reading? Librarian Colette Huxford-Kinnett wondered that a few years ago. She shares several ready-to-use resources in this blog.
Helping secondary students become proficient readers when they feel the opportunity has passed them by is a very real challenge. Angie & Molly have found a way to spark some of their students.
April is Financial Literacy Month, and Kristin Pierce from EVERFI shares a number of free resources for students of all ages applicable across all content areas ready to use at a moment’s notice.
Coaches are walking alongside educators as they navigate (sometimes major) changes. #VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Nicole Nelson share immediately applicable ideas regardless of the type of change your teachers may be traversing.
Vocabulary assignments typically aren’t a favorite of students, but educators know there is value. CTE Teacher Ashley Johnson tried a few new approaches which are meeting with student approval!
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” What a loaded question students face. Exploradoor gives students a risk-free way to explore career opportunities.
#VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Jennifer Stewart has rounded up a great assortment of activities for learners of all ages & content areas as we prepare for next month’s solar eclipse.