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Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection

ACP Staff

Nov 135 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.

Christine Trahms

Oct 305 min read

Rethinking Formative Assessment

Discover how formative assessment, combined with modern tools, can foster equitable, engaging learning environments to empower students.

The Mood Meter: A Tool for Building Self-Awareness

ACP Staff

Oct 165 min read

The Mood Meter: A Tool for Building Self-Awareness

The Mood Meter builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, behavior, and relationships for improved learning and well-being.

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.

Navigating ISTELive and Beyond: Tips for Presenting and Engaging at Education Conferences

Kristy Lathrop

Jul 118 min read

Navigating ISTELive and Beyond: Tips for Presenting and Engaging at Education Conferences

Get tips for presenting and engaging at education conferences like ISTELive. Create impactful sessions and connect with fellow educators.

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.

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!

Eric White

Jul 16, 20233 min read

The 3Cs of Quality Entry Events for PBL

Launch transformative PBL journeys by integrating the 3Cs into entry events. Learn more to have a successful kickoff and sustain engagement.

Preston Hickert

Jun 14, 20234 min read

Project Spotlight: Mini Museums

Explore how a 6th-grade team at Heritage Middle School created a Mini Museum project, fostering HQPBL, transfer goals, and storytelling.

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

Alicia Peletz

Dec 30, 20224 min read

Practicing Gratitude in 2023

Get a free copy of our gratitude workbook that you can use with students, yourself, or even fellow educators

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.

Gina Olabuenaga

Apr 25, 20226 min read

Choice in the HQPBL Experience

"Our parents bring us into the world, but in the end, we are responsible for what we become." - Kahlil Gibran As an adult, these words...

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...

Alicia Peletz

Dec 21, 20214 min read

A Self-Care Workbook

The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller Introduction This...

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...

Student-Led Projects: Artistry Through Choice

Gina Olabuenaga

Jul 30, 20217 min read

Student-Led Projects: Artistry Through Choice

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once [they] grow up.” - Pablo Picasso Introduction It feels important...

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