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Inclusive and Responsive Practices

School building.
Romain Bertrand January 19, 2019

5 Steps to Move From Reflection to Action After MLK Day

Explore different approaches for incorporating the history of the Civil Rights Movement into all content....
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Heart.
Daniel Guerrero November 8, 2018

Starting Your Values-Based Classroom

Hear from a BetterLesson Instructional Coach about the four steps for developing your own values based classroom structure....
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Krystal Bankston October 30, 2018

The Power of Data: Instructional Strategies to Help You Create a Data-Driven Classroom

Learn how to utilize data to shift instructional practices and inform and drive every aspect of education....
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People connected.
Leigh Ann Roehm October 25, 2018

Building Meaningful Relationships is at the Heart of Teaching Students with Disabilities

Making a connection with students is a key piece of teaching--including teaching students with disabilities. Learn several strategies for connecting with and meeting the needs of all students....
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Afrika Afeni Mills October 23, 2018

How to Create a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment

Learn five quick culturally responsive strategies to try in your classroom to help students of all backgrounds feel valued and included....
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BetterLesson October 18, 2018

BetterLesson’s Instructional Coach Featured on Truth for Teachers Podcast

Listen to BetterLesson instructional coach Afrika Afeni Mills on this week's Truth for Teachers podcast....
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Teresa Rensch October 2, 2018

Strategies to Create a Profound Ripple Effect in Our Classrooms and School Culture

As a leader, you want to make an impact on your school. Use these three Cs to help your teachers succeed....
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People connected.
Afrika Afeni Mills September 6, 2018

Classroom Management Reconsidered

Reframing the ideas of classroom management to create a classroom culture of reciprocated trust and respect. ...
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Plant and book.
Kate Findley July 24, 2018

How to Use Empathy to Address Plagiarism

Read how to use social-emotional learning to address plagiarism and how to implement these strategies in the classroom. ...
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