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Courage - Diving into the unknown, student-athlete proves the merits of hard work
Steve Hartman from CBS News visits a swimmer who defied expectations.Character CountsKindness 101 Michael Keany Apr 8 12 views
60-Second Strategy: Board Splash
This quick and easy warm-up primes students to think creatively and gets them in the mindset for cl… Michael Keany Apr 7 13 views
60-Second Strategy: Attendance Question
Transforming a mundane task like roll call into a chance to connect and share a moment with student… Michael Keany Apr 7 9 views
Ellis Product Walkthrough 2026
Now there's a new platform called Ellis that may be the next best thing. This free, chat-based tool… Michael Keany Apr 6 11 views
60-Second Strategy: Playing Card Table Groups
Having students draw playing cards to randomize seating for small groups each week ensures everyone… Michael Keany Apr 6 7 views
Meet the 12-Year-Old Using Her Voice to Take on Cyberbullying
Twelve-year-old Aisha Chavda is a National Civics Bee finalist who’s turning what she’s learned abo… Michael Keany Apr 4 5 views
What To Do in the First 30 Seconds of a Tough Conversation
The first 30 seconds of a tough conversation determines its potential. If we can do 2 things right… Michael Keany Apr 2 6 views
The Most Important Lesson You've Learned | 0-100
We brought in people ages 0-100 to answer some of life’s big questions. Well, technically, we could… Michael Keany Mar 31 10 views
60-Second Strategy: Silent Partners
When teachers bring this fun formative assessment game into a lesson, they get a snapshot of what s… Michael Keany Mar 29 10 views
Richardson dads surprise beloved school crossing guard with new car
She greets kids every day at a Richardson elementary crosswalk. When her car broke down, local dads… Michael Keany Mar 22 10 views
My Amazing Brain: A Film About Dyslexia and the Power of Thinking Differently
Follow the inspiring story of a young girl navigating life with dyslexia. From her early struggles… Michael Keany Mar 21 11 views
9 Brain Breaks to Foster Connection in Middle School
Just a few minutes of collaboration, movement, and community-building can create a more positive an… Michael Keany Mar 19 8 views
Supporting Teachers in Implementing the Science of Learning
By rooting their professional development in learning science, this district helped teachers figure… Michael Keany Mar 17 15 views
Teachers Reading Ridiculous Parent Requests: PART 8
I just retired this year after 30+ years. People ask if it was because of “kids today” - I’m like “… Michael Keany Mar 17 15 views
Jason Reynolds on What Fires the Imagination of Young Readers
The best-selling author on why “inappropriate” topics may be exactly what teen readers need, and th… Michael Keany Mar 16 8 views
GOING VIRAL: Philadelphia teacher, student go viral for 'veggie dance' throw down
Close to 20 million people around the globe have seen the TikTok video of a 2nd grader and his teac… Michael Keany Mar 14 17 views
60-Second Strategy: Quiz Quiz Trade
When students get up and moving in this low-stakes conversational activity, they learn more about t… Michael Keany Mar 11 15 views
60-Second Strategy: Quiz Quiz Trade
When students get up and moving in this low-stakes conversational activity, they learn more about t… Michael Keany Mar 11 7 views
How to Start a Speech That Makes People Whisper ‘Damn, that’s good.’
Most people try to improve communication by consuming more content. A small group actually trains i… Michael Keany Mar 10 21 views
How to Raise Kids Who Can Handle Hard Things | Kathryn Hecht | TED
Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of expo… Michael Keany Mar 7 67 views
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Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource
Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and
other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching
practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.
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