A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 20, 2023
I often get asked both through social media and in person how to become a consultant. For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. Initially, I had to pause and reflect before responding as I wanted to be very clear on how my journey was more complex than it might seem.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 30, 2023
This story was produced by The Associated Press as part of a series, The Math Problem, from the Education Reporting Collaborative, a coalition of eight newsrooms that is documenting the math crisis facing schools and highlighting progress. Members of the collaborative are AL.com, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Dallas Morning News, The Hechinger Report, Idaho Education News, The Post and Courier in South Carolina, and The Seattle Times.
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Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 15, 2023
Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my first blog in this series on using the “I see, I think, I wonder” routine. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
ED Surge
AUGUST 31, 2023
When Gorgette Green-Hodnett wrapped up her 21-year career in high school education a couple years ago, her family members celebrated. Not only with well wishes for her new job as a college professor in Maryland, but also with relief that she would no longer be working around the clock. Her family had been glad each time she’d had a non-teaching role throughout her career, but this time her husband was excited at the prospect of finally taking a vacation outside the summer months.
Geography Education
AUGUST 28, 2023
When the Dutch wanted to expand their territories, they turned to the North Sea to create more arable land for Dutch farmers. Likewise, Singapore has reclaimed land to expand their territories. Over 95% of Egypt’s population live along the Nile River and its fertile delta, and the population (over 110 million people) continues to grow and is seeking new options.
Pedagogy to Share
AUGUST 21, 2023
Thessaloniki August 2023 This week I will be presenting at the 20th Biennial EARLI Conference , hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Macedonia, Greece. The conference theme is “Education as a Hope in Uncertain Times” I will be presenting a 90-minute ICT demonstration and sharing my work with Nearpod interactive presentations.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 6, 2023
Do you like being told or directed to do something a certain way even though you know it doesn’t align with your innate strengths, interests, or learning preference? Pretty frustrating, right? It becomes even more of an obstacle to growth if you know how to demonstrate understanding but aren’t afforded different pathways to articulate a response. Choice matters when it comes to learning if that is the ultimate goal.
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Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 22, 2023
Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Connect, Extend, Challenge” routine. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
Cult of Pedagogy
AUGUST 20, 2023
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Thrive in Grade Five
AUGUST 19, 2023
Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. If you find yourself with a few extra minutes of class, you definitely don’t want students to have a free-for-all! That’s a classroom management nightmare. ? Use those precious extra minutes for purposeful, engaging review!
Anthropology for Beginners
AUGUST 17, 2023
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A Lesson Plan for Teachers
AUGUST 2, 2023
As teachers, we often find ourselves faced with classrooms full of students with a range of abilities, interests, and learning styles. While whole-class instruction can be effective in certain situations, small group lessons can provide more targeted and personalized learning experiences for our students. Let’s explore some best practices for facilitating small group lessons in […] The post Small Group Lessons: 8 Best Practices for the Classroom Teacher appeared first on A Lesson Pla
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 28, 2023
This story on math scores is the first in a series, The Math Problem, produced by the Education Reporting Collaborative, a coalition of eight newsrooms tha t includes AL.com, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Dallas Morning News, The Hechinger Report, Idaho Education News, The Post and Courier in South Carolina, and The Seattle Times.
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 5, 2023
Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. By becoming metacognitive thinkers, students develop the capacity to monitor their learning, recognize gaps in understanding, and be strategic when attempting to solve complex problems.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 31, 2023
Digital Promise revitalizes Powerful Learning Coach Community on LinkedIn, uniting educators worldwide for growth, collaboration, and change
ED Surge
AUGUST 29, 2023
How would you react if you learned that one of your students felt that you don’t treat them like a full person, with a life and responsibilities beyond the classroom? This is a real scenario we encountered during a focus group last school year with a group of high school students in Florida who were asked to provide feedback on their teachers. My colleagues at the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning ( CASEL ) were there to gather data on how teachers can help students thriv
History Tech
AUGUST 28, 2023
Can you ever have too much Sam Wineburg? The answer is. no, no you can’t. So enjoy this re-mix of a post from a couple of years ago. ———————– Okay. I don’t want kids to hate social studies. Let’s be clear about that from the get go. But.
Dr. Shannon Doak
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the ever-evolving education realm, staying up-to-date with new teaching techniques, technological breakthroughs, and best practices is absolutely essential. Enter Web 2.0, often dubbed the “social web,” which has opened up an incredible avenue for collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how Web 2.0 can be a game-changer for teacher professional development, creating a dynamic and interconnected learning community.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 29, 2023
As a principal for 21 years, I take pride in supporting my students. I’m the kind of principal who knows where students work, how many points or goals they scored in their last game, what part they played in the musical and how well they did on their last test. Maybe if our representatives got to know kids in their districts like this, they wouldn’t take away crucial resources that give them the chance to thrive.
Education Elements
AUGUST 29, 2023
The constantly evolving education landscape makes nurturing educators' development a crucial priority. The success of schools and districts depends on designing successful, meaningful, and innovative professional development experiences that ignite teachers' passion for continuous improvement.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 29, 2023
The post Meet the 54 Educator Mentors Supporting the VITAL Prize Challenge appeared first on Digital Promise.
ED Surge
AUGUST 29, 2023
If you’ve ever been a student, then you’ve probably done a group project at some point. And you most likely also have a horror story about a group project that went terribly wrong. That trend was clear when EdSurge recently took a microphone to one campus and asked several students to share their group project horror stories. Every student we talked to had one.
History Tech
AUGUST 14, 2023
I was on a quick Zoom call the other night when of the high school teachers casually mentioned that his first day back with students had gone pretty well. Seriously!? Cue the jaw drop.
O-Level Geography
AUGUST 30, 2023
How does climate change contribute to the lower ground water level? What are the impacts of lower ground water level on agriculture?
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 28, 2023
Making choices can be hard, but in a high-quality early learning environment, young children discover how to make wise choices one step at a time. Teachers help them understand how to work out a problem, make a plan to solve it and, finally, do something about it. When made poorly, the wrong decision can have devastating consequences. Early childhood advocates like us understand this.
Education Elements
AUGUST 8, 2023
As school districts actively pursue the goals of their strategic vision, they tend to look outward for a spark of innovation. Unfortunately, there is a limit to the amount of “new” a system can take. It is common, within a single district, there can be multiple initiatives happening at once. Over-indexing new initiatives can lead to information overload, miscommunication, and burnt-out educators.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 22, 2023
The post Finding the Low Tech, High Impact Solution to Computational Thinking Instruction appeared first on Digital Promise.
ED Surge
AUGUST 24, 2023
Summer is a time for educators to do some learning, and there are plenty of conferences and workshops throughout the season. But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.
Learn for Living
AUGUST 28, 2023
As the fall season is rapidly approaching and the new school years begin across the country, it seems like we are all thinking about “fresh starts” and “new beginnings” at this time of year. Aside from New Year’s, the fall season is also a great time to set new intentions for how you want to show up in the world. To help you kick off your autumn on a positive note, we have three tips for you to show up as your “best self” this season…and consequently get back to living your #bestlife!
O-Level Geography
AUGUST 26, 2023
Why did the Bhutan government impose a US$200 daily fee in the past? What are the impacts of the development of tourism in Bhutan? How does the government contribute to Sustainable Tourism?
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 24, 2023
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: In Hopewell, Virginia, about 20 miles southeast of Richmond, Juanterria Browne spends her days providing child care for children with dis
Education Elements
AUGUST 1, 2023
Schools across the country work tirelessly to provide positive educational experiences for their students, staff, and the larger community. Yet, there are times when they fall short of this goal. They may experience high teacher turnover, a poor school climate, and low student achievement, just to name a few challenges. In our work, we see that with the right support systems in place, we can collectively improve school performance and meet the needs of students and educators.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 23, 2023
New learner centered product certification signals to consumers that the LER technology supports diverse learning transition experiences
ED Surge
AUGUST 23, 2023
High school seniors across the country endure months of suspense as they await the arrival of college admissions decisions. In December, it's early decision, closely followed by early action. By mid-March, regular offers begin to roll in. This June, there was a new round of news for some high school seniors — one they weren’t even expecting. The State College of New York mailed roughly 125,000 high school students letters offering them direct admission to their local community college starting t
Ben Newmark
AUGUST 25, 2023
Some years ago, one of my friends attended a talk by the then Manchester United manger Sir Alex Ferguson. He spoke about how he’d changed his management style. When he began, he said, he sometimes shouted at his players at half-time if he thought this would lead to a positive response. Even back then it was a risk– he knew he had to stay in control and keep his temper, because if he went too far one of his grizzled hard-men might shout back or even physically go for him, which would have a negat
O-Level Geography
AUGUST 26, 2023
National Day celebration dinner at the open space next to Hougang MRT station. This is after the pasar malam which just ended. How does community events help to develop a sense of place to the residents?
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2023
It wasn’t the first time Ventrese Curry’s granddaughter had gotten into trouble at school. A seventh grader at a charter school in St. Louis, Missouri, she had a long history of disrupting her classes and getting into confrontations with teachers. Several times, the school issued a suspension and sent Curry’s granddaughter home. This story also appeared in Missouri Independent In each instance, the school followed state law: The punishment was officially recorded and assigned a set length of tim
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