professional development
Identities
This piece accompanies Social Justice Standards: Unpacking Identity
April 17, 2014
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Where Were You When?
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality. This TT staff member reflects on watching the moral arc of justice bend a few more degrees.
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Teaching Students About Confirmation Bias
Concerns about the impact of fake news are actually concerns about learning to know. That’s why teaching about confirmation bias is imperative.
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A Place to Stand
The editor of Teaching Tolerance reflects on the need to commemorate the toll of slavery.
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Endrew Who?
Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision could transform the lives of millions of children with disabilities. So why aren’t we talking about it?
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Anchor Charts
An anchor chart is an artifact of classroom learning. Like an anchor, it holds students' and teachers' thoughts, ideas and processes in place. Anchor charts can be displayed as reminders of prior learning and built upon over multiple lessons.
July 13, 2014
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Improving the Feedback Loop
Making families an active part of the educational process isn’t just about making them feel included; it is a critical practice that can help children connect and feel safe in the classroom.
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Give the Kid a Pencil
We all make mistakes. How teachers respond has everything to do with whether or not their students feel valued as human beings.
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Word Work
Word Web
Word webs are mind maps that promote active learning and help students develop higher-order thinking skills. Students map their thinking in a graphic organizer based on a Frayer model.
July 19, 2014
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