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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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Kim Kellam January 15, 2019

How BetterLesson Coaching and the Open Up Resources Math Curriculum Made My Classroom More Student-Centered

Read a teacher's interview on how working with her BetterLesson Instructional Coach has supported her in implementing the Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum and making her classroom more student-centered....
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Katya Rucker January 8, 2019

The Support that Keeps Rural Teachers in the Classroom

Research points to one key factor that increases the likelihood that great teachers will return to their schools year after year: relevant, ongoing instructional support....
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Erin Magee, Chris DeWald December 18, 2018

Using Experimentation to Engage Students in the Goal Setting and Reflection Process

Learn how allowing students to grapple with complex tasks and set their own goals develops important transferable skills like time management....
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Juan Lara December 12, 2018

How Coaching Helped Me Make My Math and Science Classes More Student-Centered

Find out what it's like working virtually with a BetterLesson coach over several years....
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Tori Savas December 6, 2018

Vocabulary Strategies to Promote Student Growth with English Language Development

Help students develop and build upon their academic and domain-specific language....
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Leigh Ann Roehm December 4, 2018

The Power of Feedback: Helping to Make the Invisible Visible for Students

The end of a reporting or marking period can be an opportunity to reflect about how teachers can best serve the learning of all of their students....
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Krystal Bankston November 27, 2018

How to Create a Classroom Focused on Student-Centered Assessment and Feedback

Create an environment where reflection and feedback are an integral part of the learning process....
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Hannah Larkin November 20, 2018

Navigating the Holiday Season with Students

Read seven tips on how to support your students during the joys and challenges of the holiday season....
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