10
Aug
2020
STEM’s Greatest Teacher — The Outdoors!
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/Believe me, you will find more lessons in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot... Read More
17
Jul
2020
Remember to Wonder
By now, you have likely heard the sad news. Joanna Cole, author of The Magic School Bus books, has died at 75.... Read More
15
Jul
2020
Empowering Students to Power Your Classroom
Everybody’s different. We say it and, on some level, we understand it. But in a world of limited time and scant resources,... Read More
26
Jun
2020
5 Ways to Encourage Student Ownership This Fall
I don’t know about you but preparing for the fall is starting to feel a lot like gearing up for the Normandy... Read More
17
Jun
2020
Fun Facts and What They Mean for Teaching
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Five Fascinating Facts Plants can learn. Rats addicted to junk food will starve themselves rather than eat healthy. Some people see impossible... Read More
15
Jun
2020
Are You OK? Social-Emotional Learning for Teachers
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Like many teachers, I’ve spent a lot of time stressing over the fall. We have no idea what education will look like... Read More
12
Jun
2020
Remember the Ocean
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Given all the commotion of the past week, I’ll bet you didn’t realize Monday was World Oceans Day. Officially recognized by the... Read More
8
Jun
2020
5 Books about Race Your Students Should Know
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I believe in the power of stories. Stories can unite us, inspire us, and help us grow. I’m sure we’ve all seen... Read More