What does the research say about “finding the main idea?” These evidence-based strategies help students build background knowledge before tackling new texts. 📊📗

In the discussion both here and in response to the article, I'm reminded of two things ⓵ no policies are perfect but almost all have room for small, subtle improvements ⓶ dialogue on what we do/why as teachers can be a rising tide in so many ways (Especially during these summer months! 🌞)

I am thrilled and honored to be officially joining @edutopia.org as a creator! Educators, please let us know what you need. We love to support you in your journey. We so appreciate you and the work you are doing every day. Here's to summering!

Want to improve your students’ literary analysis skills? Try this low-stakes, no-tech activity—all you need is a watercolor palette, brushes, and some creativity. 🎨

These language games will get your upper elementary students excited about building vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills! 📝👂 #ELATeacher #ITeachEnglish

Late work isn’t always a motivation problem. Try these policies that can help students build responsibility without losing sight of learning. #EduSky

"If you’re thinking about school-based clubs, it doesn’t have to be overly complicated." Donna Paul via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

Thinking about starting a club at your school? ⛹️🎣 Educator Donna Paul shares the 3 traits of after-school clubs that help students build real-world skills. #EduSky #SEL

School leaders, @edutopia.org has a new email just for you: Principal Project. You can sign up now to get the next issue TOMORROW: www.edutopia.org/principal-pr...

Turn instructional coaching into a strategic machine for your school! Here are the tools that can help. #EduSky

New school leaders may feel overwhelmed trying to tackle everything before them. Try these 4 mental models to help prioritize actions and avoid burnout. #SchoolLeaders

As a new teacher, I often created cumbersome class projects. I felt like the more tasks kids had to complete, the more I was challenging them. 💪🏾 However, my strategy was flawed. 👀 Here is my latest with @edutopia.org on a better way to create rigorous projects. www.edutopia.org/article/incr...

🤝 Madison A. asks: Have you utilized virtual or augmented reality in your classroom? What was your experience? www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...

"Teachers are professionals. They should be given autonomy and trust unless they prove otherwise." - Erika Niles, Principal of Green Trails Elementary School in Missouri www.edutopia.org/article/lead...

Do your students need help resolving conflicts with classmates? 🫂 Find out how asking these 5 questions can make it a lot easier. #SEL #EduSky

Our phones can make us feel less present. 🪫 Educator Matthew Steen shares the 3 rules he uses to hold himself accountable to use social media in a more productive, less draining way. #TeacherPD

Ever wish you could read your students’ minds? 🧠 These 7 formative assessment strategies get you close! ✏️

How can students connect to the emotions in Shakespeare’s works? 🤔 Try putting on a play! 🎭 #Literacy #ITeachEnglish

Formative assessment works well when it’s quick, simple, and low-stakes. These creative strategies achieve all 3. 🤩 #EduSky #Assessment

As a school leader, have you prioritized building your emotional intelligence? These skills can have a significant impact on teachers and how likely they are to stay at your school. #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

When students see themselves as part of a larger world, they’re likely to have a greater respect for other cultures. 🌏 Here’s how to help students see themselves as world citizens. #ITeachHistory #ITeachSocialStudies

Using retrieval practice to strengthen the path between long and short-term memory is an important step toward cementing learning—setting students up for success. 🏅

Amy shares her favorite relationship-building activities for older students: https://edut.to/4wrB3Ag

These fun vocab games can work for any subject area! 👏 #EduSky #Literacy

More isn’t always better when it comes to creative thinking. 🤔 Learn how to introduce constraints that lead students to think differently about problems. #EduSky #k12

How superintendents can use weekly 1:1 calls with principals to ensure school goals stay aligned with intentions during the year: #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

Meet students where they are in their reading journeys. 📚 Teachers, here’s how you can support older struggling readers by using leveled texts. #literacy #ITeachELA

Teaching is hard, and if you blink, you might miss the good stuff. 👀 This year, high school teacher @marcusluther.bsky.social shared a quick daily practice of flagging small special moments before they slip by unnoticed, marking them on a calendar at the end of the school day. 🧵1/6

Playful learning might feel a bit alien to older students. 👽 But the benefits are worth getting them reacquainted! Here’s how you can create a space where students feel comfortable having fun and taking risks. #HighSchoolTeacher #PlayfulLearning

Create engaging professional learning experiences for educators by implementing these 5 strategies: 1. Building community 🏫 2. Active learning 📚 3. Collaboration 🤝 4. Reflection 🪞 5. Goal setting 🎯 #TeacherPD #SchoolLeaders

Help students lead, vote, and solve problems in their own classrooms! 🇺🇲 Try these 4 civic activities that will let them grow into compassionate citizens. #SEL #ITeachHistory

With students using multiple apps, how do you ensure they’re on the right one, and how do you monitor login and practice progress? Support a fellow educator by answering here: www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...

We gathered a wonderful group of educators for an evening of good food, thoughtful conversation, and connection at #ISTELive. We left reminded of something we believe deeply: Teaching is collective work, and we all get better when we share what works! Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🧡

These four mental models can help you, as a school leader, prioritize your responsibilities and identify what NOT to do. Read more from educator Rachel Lawton: www.edutopia.org/article/prot...

There are A LOT of complicated things in education, but a simple one, I think: we're all better off when more voices from actual classrooms and schools are being centered in the bigger conversation. So am I excited that @edutopia.org is trying to bring in even more of these voices? 100% yes!

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Have you tried reader’s theater in your classroom? 📚🎭 Educator Katherine Efremkin has you covered with a step-by-step process to get started. #literacy #ELASky

Students’ dwindling attention span captured headlines this year—though you’ve been saying it’s a problem for quite a while.

Lesson ideas are everywhere. Start bringing them to life through careful use of AI. #EduSkyAI #k12

A huge mistake early in my career? Assuming that students knew I was thinking these things and not needing to actually say them aloud. The course-correct: being intentional about saying these things aloud—and also remembering that the meaning is lost when I don't align my actions with them, too.

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