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Using Blended Learning to Maximize Coaching: A Leader’s Reflection

This approach to coaching is flexible, engaging, and provides immediate feedback to educators.

Dr. Monica Robinson

K-12 Academic Support Programs Coordinator, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

February 06, 2019

It's National School Counseling Week! How to Celebrate in Your School

Take this week to emphasize how counselors contribute to and impact your school and district.

Jordan Friedman

Shaped Staff

February 05, 2019

Is It Time for Schools to Teach Social Media and Tech Safety?

With the explosion of one-to-one device usage, schools should develop specific technology competencies around safety, time management, and positive peer interaction.

Anthony Colannino

ICLE Senior Fellow

February 04, 2019

What Are Evidence Notebooks in the Science Classroom?

Students use evidence notebooks to record observations and predictions, make sketches, and note questions that they have.

Michael DiSpezio

Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

February 01, 2019

One Way to Increase Equity in K-12 Schools: Install Washing Machines

Administrators in some low-income districts are installing washing machines in schools as a solution to falling attendance rates.

Jordan Friedman

Shaped Staff

January 31, 2019

Throw a Lunar New Year Party With Your Class

Celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in your K-6 class is an opportunity to teach immigration, cultural awareness, symbolism, geography, and more.

Onalee Smith

Shaped Staff

January 30, 2019

3 Classroom Activities for Presidents' Day

Use these resources to teach students about the institution of the presidency and the history of those who have held the position.

Jordan Friedman

Shaped Staff

January 30, 2019

You Can’t Write What You Can’t Say!

It's time to rethink the traditional writing instruction we offer English learners and struggling readers.

Dr. Kate Kinsella

Author, English 3D, San Francisco University, Center for Teacher Efficacy

January 29, 2019

Debunking the 'Education Is Broken' Myth

Thought leader Weston Kieschnick argues that education isn't broken. The tools we use to teach are just changing.

Weston Kieschnick, M.Ed.

Senior Fellow, International Foundation for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

January 28, 2019

Shifting Focus to Rigor and Relevance: A District's Path to Change

After MSC 2018, these educators leveraged the Rigor/Relevance Framework to bring their district's mission and vision statements to life.

Allison Pape

Director of Secondary and Advanced Academics, Seguin ISD

Danica Murillo

Director of Professional Learning, Seguin ISD

January 25, 2019

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