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Student Engagement

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February 11, 2022 Fail Like an Olympian

Regular readers of Inquiry Insider know that I’m a big fan of the Olympics. I love the spectacle, the messages of unity and sportsmanship,…

February 7, 2022 Celebrating African American Writers with Students

One of my favorite poems is “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou. If you’ve never read it or heard it performed, I cannot recommend…

February 4, 2022 Encouraging Students' Unique Passion

Earlier this week, I learned about Valerie Thomas. Valerie Thomas was an African American scientist and innovator who is best known for creating the illusion…

January 28, 2022 Engagement is Essential

Have you ever seen the movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? You know, that scene where the students are sitting in the classroom and…

January 17, 2022 Essential Assessment in Student Learning

Assessment can be such an overwhelming process. When it comes to giving assessments, not only do we wonder if our students hit the…

January 14, 2022 Growing Students through Fast Feedback

Have you ever watched a student’s face after you’ve given them positive feedback on their performance or behavior? I have. Their reactions often mirror my…

January 12, 2022 Helping Students Embrace Curiosity and Creativity

Every teacher knows that curiosity is one of the pillars of education. The desire to know, to explore, to understand what makes things do what…

January 5, 2022 Ice Cream for Dinner and Encouraging Play

Should you ever eat ice cream for dinner at school? I never used to think so; I’m still not sure I do.…