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Six Questions Students Want Us to Answer in the First Week

Climate and Culture, In Your Corner, Relationships and Connections

Six Questions Students Want Us to Answer in the First Week

The first days of a new school year are typically filled with anticipation and excitement—and some nervousness. As teachers, we are engaged in a new beginning. We have an agenda and a plan, and we can shape the path that l...

Five Common Grading Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Assessment and Curriculum, In Your Corner, Planning

Five Common Grading Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Grades play a complex, multifaceted role in most classrooms. While they are intended to communicate what students know and have learned, grades are often used to influence behavior and communicate information well beyond t...

Five Student Behaviors to Recognize and Reinforce Daily
Get the Most from Instructional Coaching

In Your Corner, Teacher Learning

Get the Most from Instructional Coaching

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Adaptability: Today’s Top Skill for Success and Survival
Six Pieces of Advice to Help New Teachers Succeed

In Your Corner, Teacher Learning

Six Pieces of Advice to Help New Teachers Succeed

Want to Be More Optimistic? Try These Eight Strategies
Five Missteps to Avoid When Working with Talented Students

In Your Corner, Relationships and Connections

Five Missteps to Avoid When Working with Talented Students