Kristy LathropJun 25, 20216 min readAre 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 OlabuenagaApr 29, 20214 min readA Guide to Self-ReflectionWhat can I do to always remember who I really am? - Juan Ramon Jiminez Self-reflection is the process of considering, examining, or...
Kristy LathropApr 16, 20217 min readCollaboration 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!
Alicia PeletzMar 19, 20215 min readRestorative Systems & How It Can Help Bring ChangeA restorative system is a consciously chosen, dynamic set of agreements a community makes
Kristy LathropJan 22, 20213 min readTop Resources to Support Inquiry-Based Learning in Your ClassroomFind top resources for inquiry-based learning to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and make learning more meaningful in your classroom.
Alicia PeletzJan 8, 20214 min readEncouraging Dialogue vs Debate in the Classroom for Richer DiscussionsLearn the difference between dialogue vs debate in the classroom, and how dialogue leads to better outcomes with empathy and collaboration.
Kristy LathropNov 27, 20203 min readOur Favorite 5 (ish) Online Learning Tips & ResourcesHi friends! I can't believe that we're just a few days away from December! Parts of this year (read: the month of March) felt like entire...
Gina OlabuenagaNov 24, 20203 min readEncouraging 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
Alicia PeletzOct 30, 20202 min readInquiry-Based Learning Strategies to Spark Engagement: Try a Reading Frenzy in Your Classroom!Another month in the school year has nearly passed and I have countless friends who are implementing a new schedule, and some are on...