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Hybrid and Virtual Learning

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Emma Siesfeld August 25, 2020

Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies that Work, Even in Remote Learning

Coach Emma Siesfeld shares 5 fundamental tenets of trauma-informed teaching and strategies....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver July 28, 2020

Teaching in a Hybrid Learning Model: 3 Ways to Use In-School Time

An essential part of creating a hybrid learning plan is making the most of your in-person time. Here are 3 things to keep in mind when planning for the fall....
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Rabbi David Saltzman Ed.D July 20, 2020

Distance Learning Pushed Us to Standards-Based Grading. We’ll Keep it.

Distance learning provided an impetus to switch to standards-based learning. Learn how David Saltzman's school quickly pivoted and plans to continue. ...
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Emma Siesfeld July 14, 2020

Distance Learning: How One Teacher Engaged K-2 Students with Disabilities

Learn how a teacher supported and engaged her K-2 students with disabilities while shifting to distance learning due to the pandemic. ...
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver July 1, 2020

Stop the Slide: Using Data-Driven Instruction to Address Academic Gaps

Whether you are a teacher, coach, or leader, you can use data-driven instruction to address academic gaps and the "slide."...
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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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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver May 26, 2020

Distance Learning: 4 Great Ways to End the School Year

Here are four great ways to think about wrapping up the school year while remote....
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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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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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