Wrong Side of the Tracks
Award winning teacher Nancy Flanagan reflects on how difficult it is to predict student potential and shares a story about some Title I kids who flew above the tracks.
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3 Ways to Make Research Fun
Blogger Anne Jolly shares three ways for students to do STEM project research without poring over books with fill-in sheets at hand.
A Love Letter to Reading
Reviewer Ellen Berg finds 2009’s The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller to be a refreshing glint of sunshine in the gathering CCSS storm – with ways teachers can support students’ journeys to love affairs with books.
My 4th Grade Global Classroom
In Patti Grayson’s global classroom, students learn from experts & kids in other nations; have authentic audiences for their work & sharpen 21stC skills.
No-Holds-Barred New Teacher Advice
National teacher leader and NBCT Nancy Flanagan reveals the essence of excellent teaching in the middle grades by answering four questions that a new middle grades educator might ask. Question #1: How can I build trusting relationships with these students?
‘Tween Crayons & Curfews
TweenTeacher Heather Wolpert-Gawron taught EL & HS before opting for “Shakespeare and silliness” in the middle. We ask her about tips for new teachers.
Good Feedback Is Key to Active MS Learning
In the second of two articles, expert Rick Wormeli urges new middle grades teachers to make quality feedback a priority and not to become slaves of the pacing guide.
Learn like Luke Skywalker
Paradigm-shifting PD leader Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach tells a story about her grandson to illustrate the power of passion-based learning.
Students Can Do Hard Things
What can our students possibly learn if we only give them easy tasks? How can we motivate them to accept a challenge if they doubt their own ability?
Two Way Twitter PD
Bits of information cordoned off into 140 character chunks can promote professional growth, if you know how to find and use them. Our Resource Roundup can help.
