How do we get students to really own their learning? This week, Zaretta Hammond offers five "learn-to-learn" strategies that help students build their learning power. www.cultofpedagogy.com/learn-to-lea...

"When we build classrooms around how students think and engage – not just what they’re expected to know – we unlock a learning environment where curiosity replaces compliance, and excitement replaces dread." @kathleenpalmieri.bsky.social via @middleweb.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52628/how-to...

"What if improving children’s mental health — and life outcomes — could be done by teaching kids how their brains work?" @jackiemader.bsky.social via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

"By focusing on core station types, teachers can simplify this process while deepening student engagement and keeping them on task." Dani Fry Jackson via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...

"The second semester brings a lot of potential challenges to teachers’ regularly scheduled programming because of standardized testing, graduation events and student burnout." @marlenajr.bsky.social via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Concept maps: simple but powerful learning tools. On the podcast this week, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares practices for making the most of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps/

"Thoughtful integration of digital tools allows students to build high-quality final products while engaging in deep, student-centered learning." Ann Gilcrease via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/inte...

"Data stories can help students see themselves not as test scores, but as thinkers and collaborators." Carl Slater via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/data...

At a time when test-driven reform has quieted student voices and marginalized perspectives are being pushed aside, we need student voice and agency more than ever. On the podcast this week, learn seven ways to prioritize student voice in your classroom. www.cultofpedagogy.com/pedagogies-o...

"There are many ways to combine the uses of different types of concrete manipulatives. Consider these suggestions as you imagine the possibilities in your own classroom." Ash Kizer via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/virt...

Honored to have this conversation with @timvillegas.com on the Think Inclusive Podcast, where we talked about some ways teachers can navigate this difficult political moment in their classrooms.

Project-based learning can be a powerful learning framework, but it often excludes students who need a different approach. On this week's podcast, John Spencer shares five changes we can make to help every student thrive in a project-based environment. www.cultofpedagogy.com/accessible-p...

"Addressing test bias isn't about making tests easier for underrepresented groups—it's about ensuring accurate measurement of what all students know." Guillermo Solano-Flores via @ascdofficial.bsky.social www.ascd.org/blogs/uncove...

"What happens when teachers purposefully look for ways to share authority and expertise with the children in their math classrooms?" @lpconnaughton.bsky.social via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/stud...

Fantastic new post and podcast episode with @marcusluther.bsky.social, who shares four ways he uses student exemplars to teach craft lessons, build student confidence, practice giving feedback, and foster a much-needed sense of belonging. www.cultofpedagogy.com/student-exem...

"Multilingual learners do not need to be “caught up” before they can participate. They need to be engaged through relevant, rigorous, and language-rich instruction that values their experiences." Candice Day Arancibia via @pblworks.bsky.social www.pblworks.org/blog/how-pro...

"Focusing on what students don’t know unintentionally communicates that math is only about getting correct answers. But math is also about exploring and making sense of complex problems." Tarik Buli, Lauren McMahon, and Nicola Hodkowski via @ascdofficial.bsky.social www.ascd.org/blogs/from-w...

Right now, the joy may be the furthest thing from your mind. But that's exactly why we might need it more than ever. This week, I talked with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad (@gholdym.bsky.social) about practices you can use to bring joy into your classroom. www.cultofpedagogy.com/joy-gholdy-m...

"By inviting student voice into social studies, we help learners link history to their lives—and speak powerfully about the world they hope to shape." Julia Ullman and Benjamin Niewoehner via @ascdofficial.bsky.social www.ascd.org/blogs/their-...

"When we have an MTSS, our schools offer multiple levels of support to students, when they need it." via @novakeducation.bsky.social www.novakeducation.com/blog/what-is...

I would love to do a deep dive on what the practice of letting young kids (age 1-5) sit for long periods of time watching shows on devices is doing to their brains. I see this a lot in restaurants and grocery stores and it bothers me so much. Who would be a good expert to interview about this?

"In truth, great mathematicians do slow math; the kind that involves pondering, reworking, and wondering." Mona Iehl via @middleweb.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52313/gettin...

"How do we ensure that paraprofessionals are seen, heard, and equipped to contribute meaningfully?" Clementina Jose via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/4-st...

"By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills." @laylahb.bsky.social‪‪ via @edsurge.com ‬ www.edsurge.com/news/2025-06...

"Many young people can detect AI-generated images. But they struggle to distinguish between news, commentary, and advertisements." Erica Meltzer via @chalkbeat.org www.chalkbeat.org/2024/10/31/t...

"What if, in spite of painstaking prep, the lesson falls flat?" @sarahgo1.bsky.social via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/what...

If you're headed to the ISTE/ASCD conference in San Antonio this weekend, I'd love to have you come by my presentation Sunday afternoon! I'll be there all week and would love to meet lots of people IRL that I only know through the internet!

"Technology alone won’t transform teaching and learning, but how we use it can." via @catlintucker.com catlintucker.com/2025/05/3-pr...

"When kids are curious, they are more motivated to learn and more adept at retaining information." @deborahfarmerkris.bsky.social via via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Most special ed efforts focus on better access to learning, but this isn’t enough. This week, I talked with @amytondreau.bsky.social and Laurie Rabinowitz about disability-sustaining pedagogy, which helps students embrace disability as a cultural identity. www.cultofpedagogy.com/disability-s...

"Maybe take them one at a time -- or a few at a time -- on a leisurely walk or while you're relaxing by the pool." via @ditchthattextbook.com ditchthattextbook.com/teacher-ques...

"We don’t all speak the same feedback language." Donna Spangler via SmartBrief www.smartbrief.com/original/5-c...

"The key here is that if we want students to ask for help, we can’t just tell them to. They need to see it in action." @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/gett...

If you regularly give formative assessments, great. But if you don't have a plan to respond to the results, you're missing an important opportunity. www.cultofpedagogy.com/edutips/edut...

"Not all progress can be measured by a grade or a score or a survey." via @novakeducation.bsky.social www.novakeducation.com/the-educatio...

On the podcast this week, Dr. Tony Frontier (@tonyfrontier.bsky.social) shares a comprehensive set of thoughtful practices we can use to ensure our students are still doing their academic work with integrity, even with the constant presence of AI. www.cultofpedagogy.com/ai-integrity/

"Now, instead of strictly thinking about assessments as a way to see how students did, I build in ongoing checks for understanding to see more of what students need." @teachbk.bsky.social via @teacher2teacher.bsky.social www.teacher2teacher.education/2023/05/24/h...

Lots of teachers give a questionnaire at the start of a school year to get to know students, but what do you do with that information after you get it? By putting responses into a spreadsheet, you'll have a relationship-building tool you can use all year. www.cultofpedagogy.com/edutips/edut...

"In essence, self-efficacy involves intentionally providing students with evidence of early success to help them build the belief that they can be successful in the future." @mrrablin.bsky.social via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/boos...

How do we build more #retrievalpractice into our lessons? On the podcast, Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), Dr. Janell Blunt, and Dr. Michelle Rivers share nine simple, easy, fun retrieval strategies that can be added to any lesson. www.cultofpedagogy.com/retrieval-in...

"When students see real results from their efforts, it boosts their confidence in their abilities. They find their power source." @kathleenpalmieri.bsky.social via @middleweb.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/51861/help-s...

Traditional grading systems do a terrible job of measuring learning and discourage students from reaching their full potential. This week, we're exploring a different model that is gaining traction in hundreds of schools: competency-based learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/competency-b...

"When teachers are empowered to give and receive ideas and feedback, we build a culture of professional learning and increase teachers’ confidence." Katie R. Medill via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/why-...

"A genuine apology is an act of courage." Edgar Miguel Grajeda via @edsurge.com‬ www.edsurge.com/news/2025-02...

On the podcast today, I talk to Matthew Johnson, author of the new book Good Grammar, about some truly fresh approaches to grammar instruction that have worked so well, his students say grammar is their favorite part of his class — definitely worth a listen! www.cultofpedagogy.com/grammar-stin...

"When teachers personalize lessons and make learning relevant, student engagement increases, leading to deeper learning and less apathy." Angela Watson interview with Trevor Muir truthforteachers.com/truth-for-te...

Your input needed! Recently I was showing a group of teachers a tiered assignment, which gives students three different levels of difficulty to choose from on the same assignment. The teacher and student decide which level is right for each student, and they only complete that level. (1/4)

“The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.” This week, we're looking at five techniques that will make any person you’re talking to feel seen, heard, and understood. www.cultofpedagogy.com/listening-sk...

"This approach helps students understand that these figures didn’t live in isolation; they were part of broader, interconnected historical movements." Nimah Gobir via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social www.kqed.org/mindshift/64...

We can still prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion if we look to the work of Zaretta Hammond, @teachbk.bsky.social, @gholdym.bsky.social, @jamiladugan.bsky.social, @nqcliteracy.bsky.social, @novakeducation.bsky.social, Shane Safir, & Common Sense Media. www.cultofpedagogy.com/dei-under-at...