Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coaches were often tapped to help lead the transition in their districts , drawing on the program’s tech-focused professional development to prepare teachers to engage with students virtually. As a result, coaches are creating supportive, collaborative learning cultures.

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Artifacts Middle School Advocacy Lesson Plan 139

ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2022

These cameras would allow parents to livestream their children’s lessons throughout the school day. Meanwhile in Indiana, a bill would have required teachers to turn in a year’s worth of lesson plans in advance. Yes, I’m deviating from my lesson plans. The lesson plan would still be there.

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Lesson Plan K-12 History Professional Development 120

The Hechinger Report

JULY 21, 2022

Hollander said the project, which is structured as a fellowship, is set up to look at both aquatic and terrestrial science phenomena in the state, as well as social studies elements because “there is a lot of history around that changing landscape of Louisiana and the cultural groups that are affected as well.”.

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Controversial Topics Education Lesson Plan K-12 117

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 22, 2022

Taking the time to analyze student data and factor it into a personalized lesson plan is usually something for which teachers are expected to volunteer their personal hours. Teachers Aren’t Given Real-Time Data Making the time to analyze data and apply it to lessons is only half the battle. Data-Driven Leadership in Schools.

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Lesson Plan Leadership Professional Development Cultures 115

Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures. As you teach students about a culture some may be unfamiliar with, it can pique their curiosity and renew their interest. Disney movies like Moana , Raya and the Last Dragon , and Mulan can also introduce students to Asian/Pacific heritage.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 14, 2025

She believes encouraging a culture of grace and continuous learning allows educators to explore new strategies, take risks, and refine their practices in ways that uplift students. Experience with Studies Weekly Frances recently attended a Professional Development training hosted by Studies Weekly.

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Primary Sources American History World History Social Studies 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Veteran or master teachers like Eckhoff, who often have rated highly under the new teacher evaluation standards and agreed to share their classrooms with aspiring teachers, are advising them on issues from the soft skills teacher candidates need to how to keep professional development useful and relevant once they’re on the job.

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Classroom Management Lesson Plan Pedagogy Elementary School 110

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Race, culture, and socio-economic status can affect how prepared a student is to gain literacy or math skills, but phenomena-based instruction that pulls directly from the observable world around students puts all students on equal footing. Constructing lesson plans around the 5Es improves instruction and allows student-driven learning.

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Lesson Plan K-12 Professional Development Economics 52

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

When and where do you learn–school organized professional development, engaging on social media, listening to podcasts, online courses, reading books or blogs? Are there strategies you use to create a classroom culture where taking risks and failing forward are encouraged and celebrated?

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Lesson Plan Professional Development Cultures Teaching 60

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

According to Berger, Crew fosters a schoolwide “culture and spirit of being on a team and looking out for each other.” New EL schools must first go through several months of professional development, classroom observation and co-teaching — both at the schools and at three-day intensive “institutes” off-site. How am I doing?

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness. Teaching these subjects is vital because each equips students with essential knowledge and both hard and soft skills.

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Elementary School Teaching Artifacts Heritage 59

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The data dashboards make clear which students need extra help and which need more challenging work, giving teachers an opportunity to tailor their lesson plans accordingly. He has already been structuring his pacing and lesson plans based on this early prep. And next year, many more teachers may do the same thing.

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Public School Middle School Lesson Plan Psychology 83

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2016

A master teacher could be a curriculum and lesson planning partner, a critical friend, or a coach. Second, schools need an established system for identifying and developing master teachers and evaluating their fitness to serve as mentors, including training, clear standards of practice, and a means of evaluating and improving practice.

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Professional Development Lesson Plan Teaching Cultures 55

ED Surge

AUGUST 4, 2023

For 12 weeks, a diverse group of 10 staff members are engaging and experimenting with GPT-4 in their daily work — employing AI for cataloging and metadata purposes, developing AI-assisted lesson plans and using AI to enhance library reference services. Addressing these emotions openly and candidly was key in our journey.

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Humanities Psychology Education Library 98

Edthena

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Thinking about personalized professional development? This can be tricky when students and teachers are culturally different from each other. This Chalkbeat article is a great resource for teachers thinking about culturally responsive teaching as the foundation for building great relationships with students.

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Cultures Lesson Plan Professional Development Teaching 52

Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month April 29, 2024 • Studies Weekly Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into students’ learning experience. They helped shape our country into what it is today.

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Heritage Teaching K-12 Museum 59

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. Eventually, Du Bois moved to Ghana to work on the Encyclopedia Africana , an ambitious project to compile everything known about the history, accomplishments, and cultures of African people.

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Museum Social Studies Advocacy Heritage 52

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

See how Studies Weekly Social Studies teaches world history from different cultural perspectives by requesting a sample. Her work during that time contributed to the first Antarctic atlas.

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World History History Archaeology Social Studies 97

Dr. Shannon Doak

AUGUST 18, 2023

can be a game-changer for teacher professional development, creating a dynamic and interconnected learning community. These platforms empower users to create, share, and collaborate on content, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Enter Web 2.0, The Evolution of Web 2.0:

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Professional Development Lesson Plan Cultures Teaching 88

ED Surge

JANUARY 28, 2025

These restrictions felt particularly challenging in the context of teaching Arabica Semitic and Middle Eastern language intertwined with the culture and religion of its speakers. My students, most of whom came from Somali immigrant families, practiced Islam and carried cultural identities deeply rooted in their faith and migration stories.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Professional Development Manager. In 2015, I think we will see many more classrooms making efforts to connect across cultures and borders, learning more deeply about the world we live in and taking action to improve it.” Where do you see education moving in 2015? Share your thoughts in the comment section below! (To

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Education Civics Pedagogy Lesson Plan 106

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2024

A self-described Southern conservative and man of faith from rural Alabama, Grimes, 48, set about overhauling instruction for English learners, establishing culturally relevant extracurriculars and reaching out to the Hispanic community. The rapid increase in the English learner population had taken Russellville educators by surprise.

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High School K-12 Professional Development Heritage 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 20, 2018

It proliferates in pop culture: in music, in movies and in slang. These tools recognize that teachers need proper training; they augment teachers’ lesson plans to avoid common blunders that can erode students’ trust and faith. They say it as a slur, or a term of endearment, or they teach it within the text of assigned readings.

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Lesson Plan History Professional Development Economics 92