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Teacher and students engaged in student-centered differentiation techniques
Matt Homrich-Knieling November 15, 2023

Differentiation Techniques that Put Students at the Center of Their Education

Foster an inclusive and positive learning environment for students by implementing these eight effective differentiation strategies....
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Teacher leading a classroom discussion on Native American Heritage Month, implementing lesson plans to celebrate and educate students about Native American culture and history
BetterLesson November 6, 2023

Honor Native American Heritage Month With These Fun and Educational Lesson Plans

Looking for Native American Heritage Month Activities? Here is a round-up of lesson plans created by BetterLesson master teachers, complete with standards alignment and suggestions for differentiation....
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Two principals engaged in conversation about Professional Development for Principals
Matt Homrich-Knieling October 23, 2023

Principals Benefit from Professional Development, Too

Explore the research on how professional development can enhance principals’ leadership, teacher practice, and student outcomes....
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Blog post on kindness strategies for schools
BetterLesson October 13, 2023

Nurturing a Culture of Kindness: 7 Strategies for Schools

It is important to cultivate a culture of kindness in your school and classroom. Check out these 7 tips and suggestions you can begin using today!...
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Students engaged in communication illustrating the concept of a student centered learning roadmap.
BetterLesson September 26, 2023

Student-Centered Learning: A Roadmap for School Leaders

Explore the key principles and practical steps to promote student-centered learning within the classroom and school community....
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Teacher in a classroom with text displaying Hispanic Heritage Month lesson plans
BetterLesson September 15, 2023

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Fun and Educational Lesson Plans

Looking for Hispanic Heritage Month Activities? Here is a round-up of lesson plans created by BetterLesson master teachers, complete with standards alignment and suggestions for differentiation....
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A teacher and student engage in a discussion illustrating how curriculum influences student learning
Matt Homrich-Knieling September 5, 2023

The Key Role of Curriculum Choice in Student Learning

Curriculum plays a huge role in student learning. In this blog post, you will learn specific roles that curriculum can serve, which in turn guides decision-making around curriculum implementation....
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Two students engaged in conversation, representing the blog post on the Science of Reading
Nikki Alvarez August 25, 2023

Not Just Phonics: Creating Lifelong Learners with the Science of Reading

Uncover the influence of the Science of Reading in education and bridge the gap between theory and practice to creating lifelong learners....
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Principal and student walking down a hall regarding best practices for principals to have a great school year
Matt Homrich-Knieling August 17, 2023

Best Practices for Principals to Have a Great School Year

Learning actionable ways to ensure a successful and sustainable school year!...
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