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Top Ways To Make Sure Inquiry Based Learning is Rigorous

Kristy Lathrop

Dec 49 min read

Top Ways To Make Sure Inquiry Based Learning is Rigorous

Explore how to create rigorous inquiry-based learning that goes beyond questions to foster critical thinking, real connections, & ownership.

Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection

ACP Staff

Nov 136 min read

Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection

Boost student reflection and self-awareness with the Open Mind strategy, helping students visualize their thoughts in any context like, PBL.

Unlocking Student Engagement Step-by-Step: A Deep Dive into a Successful PBL Experience

Rachel Harcrow

Oct 210 min read

Unlocking Student Engagement Step-by-Step: A Deep Dive into a Successful PBL Experience

Discover the power of PBL with a real-world project example. Streamline planning with The Project Builder to boost student engagement.

Eight Inclusive Classroom Strategies for New Educators

Christine Trahms

Jul 288 min read

Eight Inclusive Classroom Strategies for New Educators

Discover easy strategies for new teachers to create an inclusive classroom, build relationships, and understand student needs from day one.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Interdisciplinary Learning

Dr. Jacqueline Arce

May 216 min read

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Interdisciplinary Learning

Unlock student potential with meaningful interdisciplinary learning that fosters critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.

Revitalizing the Learning Journey: Mid-Year Classroom Norms Check-In

Kristy Lathrop

Feb 183 min read

Revitalizing the Learning Journey: Mid-Year Classroom Norms Check-In

Learn how to create and revisit norms in pursuit of a learner-centered culture

Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024

Alicia Peletz

Jan 14 min read

Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024

ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.

Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!

Tara Harvey

Dec 10, 20236 min read

Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!

An instructional coach reflects on evolving beliefs and transformative methods in education to engage students for the future.

Empowering English Learners: Innovative Strategies for Today’s Classroom

Christine Trahms

Nov 19, 20235 min read

Empowering English Learners: Innovative Strategies for Today’s Classroom

Explore effective strategies for ELs, focusing on cultural value, relationship building, and using technology for improved learning.

Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success

Kristy Lathrop

Aug 20, 20236 min read

Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success

Culture is essential to creating a learner-centered classroom. Explore some areas to consider and resources to make the shift!

Gina Olabuenaga

Apr 18, 20236 min read

Four Domains of Collaboration

An update to our 2020 e-book Connecting Together to help with collaboration in your classroom

Better Together: How to Co-Construct Rubrics With Your Students

Eric White

May 14, 20225 min read

Better Together: How to Co-Construct Rubrics With Your Students

A step-by-step guide on how to co-construct rubrics with students.

Alicia Peletz

Dec 30, 20214 min read

Top Five Blogs of 2021

Introduction As we head into 2022, I always like to look back professionally and personally to set some new goals. While this year has...

Project Management Starts with Relationships

Kristy Lathrop

Sep 30, 20215 min read

Project Management Starts with Relationships

Introduction My dad has had several careers throughout his adult life: Army officer, knowledge management associate, leadership...

Are Your Students Losing Interest in Your Project? Borrow Strategies from Science Classrooms!

Kristy Lathrop

Jun 25, 20216 min read

Are Your Students Losing Interest in Your Project? Borrow Strategies from Science Classrooms!

“How do I get students to become more interested in projects?” My colleague Alicia recently gave a group of teachers an “Ask me anything”...

Gina Olabuenaga

Apr 29, 20214 min read

A Guide to Self-Reflection

What can I do to always remember who I really am? - Juan Ramon Jiminez Self-reflection is the process of considering, examining, or...

Collaboration isn't "Working Together" (Plus Resources!)

Kristy Lathrop

Apr 16, 20217 min read

Collaboration isn't "Working Together" (Plus Resources!)

Collaboration is so much more than simply working together. Here are resources and guidance to help make collaboration more effective!

Top Resources to Support Inquiry-Based Learning in Your Classroom

Kristy Lathrop

Jan 22, 20213 min read

Top Resources to Support Inquiry-Based Learning in Your Classroom

Find top resources for inquiry-based learning to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and make learning more meaningful in your classroom.

Encouraging Dialogue vs Debate in the Classroom for Richer Discussions

Alicia Peletz

Jan 8, 20214 min read

Encouraging Dialogue vs Debate in the Classroom for Richer Discussions

Learn the difference between dialogue vs debate in the classroom, and how dialogue leads to better outcomes with empathy and collaboration.

Encouraging Student Reflection with the Open Mind Learning Strategy

Gina Olabuenaga

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Encouraging Student Reflection with the Open Mind Learning Strategy

Encourage student reflection and growth with the Open Mind strategy, a process that builds metacognition and self-awareness in the classroom

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