Curriculum Planning Starts with Students, Not Scripts
Whether starting with a new unit, returning from an extended break, or starting the year fresh, knowing exactly what to focus on can be tough. There’s a lot to consider. …
Rethinking How to Organize Your Literacy Block
Figuring out how to organize your ELA block seems like it should be fairly straightforward. But in reality, it never feels that way. All the different literary components to fit…
What Does Student Engagement Really Look Like?
One of the keys to teaching in a way that sticks is to aim for high levels of student engagement. But not all engagement is the same. Everybody might participate…
Classroom AI Tools Can Do It. But Should They?
There is no question that classroom AI tools are here to stay, It’s been around for years, and will only continue to accelerate from here. In terms of productivity and…
The Simple Lesson Planning Shift That Leads to Better Learning
Every back-to-school season, teachers ask themselves the same questions.What should I have my students do? What should they do for morning work? While I’m meeting with a small group? What…