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BetterLesson June 19, 2020

Juneteenth: Unlearning an Incomplete History of the United States

We must teach about holidays like Juneteenth to reconcile erasure in American history and give every student the chance to see themselves reflected in their education....
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Kids building with blocks together.
Lindsay Lyons June 9, 2020

5 Strategies to Bring Back Next Year—Virtually or in the Classroom

Remote learning led teachers to experiment to achieve more personalized student learning – here are 5 strategies they'll continue to use....
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Teacher talks with student in classroom.
Allison Bucklew May 29, 2020

How the “Social Discipline Window” Helps Create an Empowered Classroom

BetterLesson Master Teacher Allison Bucklew shares how the Social Discipline Window helps teachers reflect on power dynamics to better meet students where they are....
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Student using laptop at home
Romain Bertrand May 19, 2020

Distance Learning: Tips for Parents, from a Teacher Who Wears Both Hats

Distance learning can be tough for students, educators, and parents. Here's some advice from a BetterLesson instructional coach and parent of two....
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Teacher talking to student.
Hannah Larkin May 12, 2020

Distance Learning: Building Relationships with Families

Distance learning is often a new experience for caregivers as well as educators. Learn 4 ways to build relationships with families during these uncertain times....
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Student watching math class on laptop
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver May 5, 2020

Distance Learning: Supporting Students with Disabilities

With distance learning, many fear that students with disabilities are at a disadvantage. Here are 5 strategies to support students with disabilities with remote learning....
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BetterLesson April 30, 2020

Distance Learning: 3 Strategies to Spark Student Engagement

When teaching from home, many educators miss their buzzing classrooms where students present, share feedback, & ask deep questions. Here are 3 strategies to foster engagement while distance learning....
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Teacher reading to young students.
BetterLesson April 28, 2020

Distance Learning: 3 Strategies to Build a Positive Classroom Culture

Here are three distance learning strategies to help you reach your social-emotional learning (SEL) goals and build positive classroom culture virtually....
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Student using laptop at home
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver April 21, 2020

Distance Learning: Supporting English Learners

Supporting English learners while distance learning is essential for their language development. Try these strategies to foster language growth remotely....
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