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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....

Students raising their hands in a classroom on blog post titled 'The Power of Personalized Learning Using Student-Centered Strategies in Jewish Day Schools'

Meirav Kravetz June 12, 2023

The Power of Personalized Learning Using Student-Centered Strategies in Jewish Day Schools

Personalized Learning and one-on-one Coaching can be hugely influential in the success of Jewish Day Schools....

Teacher and student share a high-five on blog post titled 'Maintaining Student Engagement Through the End of the School Year'

Matt Homrich-Knieling May 10, 2023

Maintaining Student Engagement Through the End of the School Year with Reflection-Based Projects

The school year is winding down, but that doesn’t have to mean students are disengaged! We’ve compiled a list of reflection-based activities to maintain student engagement through the end of the year....

Image of a hallway on a blog post titled 'When Less is More: How Personalized Learning Can Transform Jewish Day Schools'

Morgan Atkins April 25, 2023

When Less is More: How Personalized Learning Can Transform Jewish Day Schools

Ensure quality teaching and learning with personalized learning that is grounded in the five pillars of student-centered teaching. ...

Instructional Coaching Toolkit

Create an effective instructional coaching program by following a step-by-step guide and using BetterLesson tools and materials....

BetterLesson February 27, 2023

Podcast: Helping Teachers Be Successful

Learn actionable strategies that leaders can take to help support all teachers to be successful....

Matt Homrich-Knieling February 8, 2023

Working with AI Tools in Your School

Learn about how districts can work with ChatGPT and AI technologies to improve student learning....

Michael Cohen September 20, 2022

Creative Learning with Adobe and BetterLesson: Infographics Made Easy

Explore how to create infographics using Adobe Premiere Rush and incorporate the ready-to-launch strategy in your classroom. ...

Michael Cohen September 15, 2022

Create How-To Videos with Adobe x BetterLesson

Explore how to create a how-to video using Adobe Premiere Rush and incorporate the ready-to-launch strategy in your classroom. ...

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