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Two teachers engage in a conversation illustrating educational mentorship.
Matt Homrich-Knieling August 15, 2023

Mentorship Matters: The Role of Seasoned Educators in Welcoming New Teachers

High turnover rates among new teachers is a serious concern. Utilizing seasoned teachers as mentors is a powerful tool for welcoming and retaining new teachers. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for how to approach creating a successful teacher mentor program....
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Students collaborating on a blog post about adopting a new curriculum
Matt Homrich-Knieling July 20, 2023

Things to Consider Before Your School Adopts a New Curriculum

There is so much to consider when adopting a new curriculum. We’ve developed a list of questions and insights to help guide your process of deciding whether you’re ready to launch a new curriculum. ...
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BetterLesson July 20, 2023

5 Things Principals Can Do Over the Summer to Get Ready For Next School Year

Summer is a great time for principals to reflect and plan for the upcoming year. Here are 5 suggestions to make the most of your summer....
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ESSER Funds
Matt Homrich-Knieling July 20, 2023

ESSER Funds: What Are They, And How Can You Make Them Work For Your School?

The deadline for ESSER II funds is quickly approaching. We’ve simplified this process by giving an overview of ESSER funds and explaining how BetterLesson might be a useful resource for districts. ...
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Students collaborating on schoolwork in a blog post titled 'Preventing the Summer Slide: Strategies to Beat Learning Loss in Students'
Matt Homrich-Knieling June 26, 2023

Preventing the Summer Slide: Strategies to Beat Learning Loss in Students

Discover effective strategies to combat summer learning loss in students and prevent the dreaded 'summer slide.'...
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Happy teacher standing with portfolio with text displaying 'New Teacher Recruitment: How to Attract and Retain Teachers'
Matt Homrich-Knieling June 20, 2023

New Teacher Recruitment: How to Attract and Retain Talent in Your School

Attracting and retaining new teachers has never been more important–or more difficult. We have complied some strategies to recruit new teachers AND make them stay....
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ESSA Level IV Certification
BetterLesson June 20, 2023

BetterLesson Earns Every Student Succeeds Act Level IV Certification

BetterLesson has earned Level IV certification for its alignment with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards, verifying the effectiveness of BetterLesson’s professional learning solutions for schools and districts....
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Children in a classroom featuring text 'Navigating Student Enrollment Changes: Strategies for School Leaders
Matt Homrich-Knieling June 14, 2023

Navigating Student Enrollment Changes: Strategies for School Leaders

Student enrollment in schools is of critical importance. But how do you increase or maintain your student population? Here are some strategies for principals....
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A table displaying an apple, a book, and color pencils, with text titled 'Using KWL Strategies to Support Student-Centered Text Study in Jewish Day Schools'
Leah V. Herzog, M.Ed. June 12, 2023

Using KWL (Know-Wonder-Learned) Strategies to Support Student-Centered Text Study in Jewish Day Schools

One of the most prevalent challenges for Jewish Studies teachers is teaching texts. Using the KWL strategy as an instructional framework, together with elements of Tiered Vocabulary, have proven effective....
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