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Explore the latest strategies, research, guides, and more to create student-centered classrooms.

Students use devices in a classroom.
Liz Russillo March 1, 2022

Teacher Strategies For Spring to Combat Summer Learning Loss

Strategies to remediate learning loss by differentiating instruction and providing personalized supports to meet the needs of all students....
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Teacher talking to student.
Daniel Guerrero March 1, 2022

Talking About Difficult Topics in the News: Instructional Supports for Discussing the War in Ukraine

As educators navigate the understandable questions and emotions that conflict, humanitarian crisis and difficult topics in the news can bring, this guide offers key considerations to support the needs of all stakeholders....
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Group of students working together.
Romain Bertrand February 28, 2022

It’s Not Too Late For Your High School Students to Develop A Growth Mindset

Help high schoolers shift their mindset to see mistakes as real learning opportunities with a simple 5-step process....
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Students use devices in a classroom.
Romain Bertrand February 24, 2022

Find Time for Formative Assessment with W.I.N. Time

The W.I.N formative assessment strategy is an effective planning tool in creating space for students to focus on previously taught materials....
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Teacher helping group of students.
Romain Bertrand February 24, 2022

It’s Not About You (And Other Keys To Classroom De-escalation)

Five classroom de-escalation strategies teachers can use to help manage dangerous or dysregulated student behavior....
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Man helping student with writing
Ira Stillwell February 16, 2022

Inclusivity Starts with You: Helping Your Teachers Reach Students with Disabilities

District leaders ensure classroom and school cultures are inclusive, responsive, and supportive spaces for students with disabilities....
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Teacher filling out form.
Matthew Kennard February 8, 2022

The Future of Professional Learning is Connected: Introducing BL Connect

We'd like to introduce BL Connect: an online learning platform that gives access to a course library tailored to the needs of the teacher....
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Smiling teacher working with young student.
Jennifer Doyle January 28, 2022

10 Tips to Support Student Social-Emotional Learning after Winter Break

Support trauma-informed teaching by creating safe spaces, establishing behavior systems, and focusing on resilience for both students and teachers....
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Teacher talks with student in classroom.
Monica Washington January 25, 2022

Creating Meaningful Spaces for Classroom Community

Adding just three types of spaces to lessons is a great way to ensure that there are community building aspects woven into the school day....
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