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A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students



A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students

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Henry Seton 
edutopia.org
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Added by Michael Keany on December 14, 2021 at 9:05am — No Comments

Will My Students Ever Know a World Without School Shootings?

Will My Students Ever Know a World Without School Shootings?
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/opinion/oxford-shooting-teachers.html?referringSource=articleShare

Added by Michael Keany on December 13, 2021 at 2:09pm — No Comments

How to Get a Grip on Your Schedule

How to Get a Grip on Your Schedule – The Three Big Rock Laws

by Dan Rockwell

A person who has a grip on their schedule has a grip on their life.…

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Added by Michael Keany on December 13, 2021 at 10:01am — No Comments

Being a Black teacher in America today

Being a Black teacher in America today
Peggy Brookins, president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, writes in this blog post about the recent events that have taken over the country. An NBCT, Brookins writes about her experiences as a Black teacher in America and encourages everyone to join hands on the path forward. …
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Added by Michael Keany on December 1, 2021 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Opinion: I miss teaching on Zoom

Opinion: I miss teaching on Zoom

Neil Reisner, The Washington Post


“Zoom turned out to be a safe space that let students share their concerns, loves, losses and fears as the pandemic raged, in ways I’ve never witnessed in person.”

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Added by Michael Keany on December 1, 2021 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Should we ease grading and homework rules? Dangers lurk.

Should we ease grading and homework rules? Dangers lurk.

Jay Mathews, The Washington Post



“The traditional approach to grading—assessing every paper and assignment, giving zeros for work not turned in—has been abandoned by many teachers and their districts in the past two decades.”

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Added by Michael Keany on December 1, 2021 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Opinion: Parents Do Not Have the Right to Deny History

Parents Do Not Have the Right to Deny History

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Added by Michael Keany on November 16, 2021 at 9:00am — No Comments

Indoctrination by Alfie Kohn

Indoctrination

by Alfie Kohn
November 4, 2021

Indoctrination

By Alfie Kohn

Some years ago I gave a talk in which I outlined classroom practices that can promote…

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Added by Michael Keany on November 5, 2021 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Using daily warm-ups to spark math engagement

Using daily warm-ups to spark math engagement
If you're looking for a way to engage your students in deep mathematical thinking as soon as they walk into class, give math warm-ups a try. Middle grades teacher Mona Iehl lays out the elements of eye-catching warm-ups and how to make them work for your kids. Read…
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Added by Michael Keany on October 27, 2021 at 2:13pm — No Comments

Math Anxiety: 7 Steps To Conquer It



Math Anxiety: 7 Steps To Conquer It

October 20, 2021 by 


When new concepts don’t add up and math anxiety sets…

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Added by Michael Keany on October 23, 2021 at 9:11am — No Comments

Instagram, adolescent girls, and the importance of evidence

Instagram, adolescent girls, and the importance of evidence…
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Added by Michael Keany on October 16, 2021 at 10:21am — No Comments

Toxic Positivity is Hurting Education

Toxic Positivity is Hurting Education

by David Franklin

One of the most interesting and polarizing concepts in education that has popped up in recent years is the notion…

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Added by Michael Keany on October 15, 2021 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Virtual Coaching With Real Results for School Leaders



Virtual Coaching With Real Results for School Leaders

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Marissa King 
edutopia.org
4 min




As a school leader coach, I work…

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Added by Michael Keany on October 12, 2021 at 11:49am — No Comments

5 critical best practices for concise, engaging school communications

5 critical best practices for concise, engaging school communications

A district communications official writes that educators must remember school is one commitment out of many for busy families, and simplicity is often key.

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Added by Michael Keany on October 12, 2021 at 11:45am — No Comments

Social Studies…and the End of the World As We Know It - By Howard Blumenthal

Social Studies…and the End of the World As We Know It
Getting Smart by Guest…
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Added by Michael Keany on October 7, 2021 at 11:18am — No Comments

5 powerful things to think about when using primary sources

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Added by Michael Keany on October 6, 2021 at 1:37pm — No Comments

7 Questions that Change the Way People Think

7 Questions that Change the Way People Think

by Dan Rockwell

When making decisions the most important thing is to make them. The principles of decision-making…

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Added by Michael Keany on October 6, 2021 at 10:01am — No Comments

THE BEST ONLINE TOOLS TO SEE NEWSPAPERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

THE BEST ONLINE TOOLS TO SEE NEWSPAPERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Added by Michael Keany on October 5, 2021 at 3:12pm — No Comments

Five Helpful YouTube Features for Teachers

Five Helpful YouTube Features for Teachers
Free Technology for Teachers …
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Added by Michael Keany on October 5, 2021 at 11:39am — No Comments

The Myth That Better Schools Will Reduce Inequalities in Wealth and Health by Larry Cuban

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Added by Michael Keany on October 4, 2021 at 10:06am — No Comments

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