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Lindsay Lyons October 20, 2020

How Can Educators Create a Learning Space for Difficult Subjects?

BetterLesson coach and leadership scholar Lindsay Lyons shares how she approaches difficult subjects in the classroom....
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BetterLesson October 15, 2020

100+ Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Co-Created with the Kauffman Foundation

BetterLesson and The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supported a cadre of experienced educators to create resources for inclusive classrooms....
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School leader reviews documents.
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver September 15, 2020

How Do I Increase Student Engagement in Distance Learning?

Keeping students engaged during distance learning can be tough. Learn some tips to ensure students are actively learning during the synchronous time....
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Genee Johnson September 8, 2020

Creating a Healthy Environment for Remote Learning

Put yourself in your child's shoes as you assess how they are handling remote 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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School leader reviews documents.
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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