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Strategies for Dynamic Classroom Discussions (Webinar Recap)

TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Watch the Webinar Recording Watch the Webinar Recording to delve into the detailed insights and practical tips shared by our experts.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Social Studies Teaching Professional Development

Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to Try

Studies Weekly

MARCH 28, 2025

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources American History World History Lesson Plan

Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows become part of a network of like-minded educators who deepen their understanding of Powerful Learning through free professional learning with Digital Promise.

Teaching

Teaching K-12 Social Studies Middle School

How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history. This past June, I received an email inviting me to participate in a webinar on Gratitude-Based Learning (GBL).

Cultures

Cultures Teaching Pedagogy Ancestry

Gilder Lehrman provides the silver lining: A free webinar on American Race Relations. Free. As in. it’s free.

Doing Social Studies

JULY 23, 2020

Mark Nickel, Secondary Social Studies & World Languages director in the Wichita, Kansas school district, passed on some details about what sounds like an amazing learning experience. The webinar will include a live panel on Wednesday, July 29th, from 1:00-2:30 PM (CST). You can register for the webinar online.

American History

American History Professional Development Social Studies History

Using Effective Teaching Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

TCI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Creating lessons that truly engage students while meeting diverse classroom needs is a challenge every educator faces. Building a toolbox of teaching strategies can help educators meet the needs of students and bring social studies to life. Hands-on, minds-on activities are a cornerstone of effective curriculum design.

Social Studies

Social Studies Teaching Professional Development Geography

Webinar Recap: Using Videos in an Engaging Way

TCI

APRIL 30, 2024

Videos are a powerful tool for educators, enabling them to captivate students and foster engagement. Recently, Brian Thomas, a former classroom teacher and current curriculum developer at TCI, shared his insights on using videos in the classroom in a webinar alongside edWeb. Bring Learning Alive! Interested in exploring TCI’s programs?

Library

Library Social Studies Tradition High School

Picture This: Using Bilateral Drawing to Recenter and Destress

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Social Studies

Social Studies Lesson Plan Classroom Management Professional Development

What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

District leaders, school administrators and educators need sustained support to effectively and respectfully implement the shifts behind a curricular mandate like this. Professional development is a key part of building awareness of this absence and a knowledge-base for the educators who will be teaching students directly.

Inclusive Curriculum

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development

Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2020

“The biggest problem is there is not enough time to really do the training that a teacher needs to understand how to teach online,” said Jennifer Mathes, interim chief executive officer of the Boston-based Online Learning Consortium , a nonprofit that offers webinars and resources on online teaching and learning. It has to be modeled.”.

K-12

K-12 Elementary School Middle School Charter School

Help Calm your Elementary Students with these Breathing Exercises

Studies Weekly

AUGUST 6, 2024

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Heritage

Heritage Primary Sources Lesson Plan Elementary School

Using ESSER Funds Before They Expire on September 30, 2024

TCI

APRIL 2, 2024

Additionally, the Department of Education announced that state agencies, school districts, and other sub-recipients of ESSER III funding can request an extension to use or liquidate funds until March 2026. This continuity of education ensures that students are well-prepared and motivated when returning to school. Request a sample.

K-12

K-12 Professional Development Social Studies Critical Thinking

Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This Fall

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Psychology

Psychology Artifacts Social Studies Lesson Plan

The Science of Reading: Phonemic and Phonological Awareness

Studies Weekly

AUGUST 26, 2024

” Reading is a crucial skill that helps our young learners become informed, educated, and empowered adults. Learn more about Phonological Awareness and strategies to support structured literacy in our five-part Professional Development webinar series. Register for the first webinar, Phonological Awareness, here.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Heritage K-12 Professional Development

The Impact of a Teacher

Studies Weekly

MARCH 3, 2025

Additionally, a 2015 study found that focusing on student social and emotional well-being resulted in long-term economic gains due to improvements in health, education, and employment. With your enthusiasm for learning, you inspire the value of education and lifelong learning. They are not available for homeschools.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies Professional Development

TEACHER VOICE: We’ll need a lot more than academics to help students recover from the pandemic

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

Educators — working with parents and the community — are now planning how to close gaps in learning to get students on grade level. But job one is to address the social, emotional and physical issues that will make academic learning more challenging if they are not met, particularly for the students who have fallen most behind.

K-12

K-12 Elementary School Library Professional Development

Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New Year

Studies Weekly

JANUARY 6, 2025

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Social Studies

Social Studies Lesson Plan Classroom Management Professional Development

Game On! Learning Games to Elevate Student Engagement

Studies Weekly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Some use educational digital games, and others create their own games to support their students learning. Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In this way, student play aligns with curriculum goals.

Social Studies

Social Studies Lesson Plan Classroom Management Professional Development

Fine Motor Magic: Activities to Strengthen Little Hands

Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Classroom Management Professional Development Critical Thinking

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Strategies for Dynamic Classroom Discussions (Webinar Recap)

Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to Try

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Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

Gilder Lehrman provides the silver lining: A free webinar on American Race Relations. Free. As in. it’s free.

Using Effective Teaching Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

Webinar Recap: Using Videos in an Engaging Way

Picture This: Using Bilateral Drawing to Recenter and Destress

What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

Help Calm your Elementary Students with these Breathing Exercises

Using ESSER Funds Before They Expire on September 30, 2024

Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This Fall

The Science of Reading: Phonemic and Phonological Awareness

The Impact of a Teacher

TEACHER VOICE: We’ll need a lot more than academics to help students recover from the pandemic

Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New Year

Game On! Learning Games to Elevate Student Engagement

Fine Motor Magic: Activities to Strengthen Little Hands

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