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As a beginning teacher, it is easy to constantly struggle with juggling everything from lesson planning to grading to parent communication to PLC meetings…you name it. All of this can feel very overwhelming; like you are trying to keep your head above water.  AI can take the guesswork out of things like lesson planning, differentiation/personalized…

Leveling up Student Learning with Student Voice and Choice Do you want to deepen student thinking and increase learning?  This time of year, often teachers reflect on how to ensure and deepen student understanding with the time remaining in the academic school year.   We all want to be seen and heard.   No exceptions. Giving students…

Around the midpoint of the school year, it is often a time to pause, reflect, and recharge.  We must not lose sight that each student can achieve at high levels.  It is our job as educators to bring out the best in every child and motivate each to learn.  Have you ever pondered if your…

“Raising The Roof:” Using Pop Music to Build Content Understanding What kind of music motivates you?  What does it motivate you to do? Sing? Dance? Think? Connect with others? Each of these actions (well, especially the last two) are the kinds of things we see students engage in each day in our classrooms. Yet, we…