This is a great tool to help understand high school student social-emotional needs and how to support them with strategies and interventions. New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to … Read more
For Education Week today, Rick Hess and I talked about the DOGE approach to governing – and what it means. Sample: I’m at Harvard this evening, talking about the Department of Education and education research for an Askwith. Next week, I’ll be at ASU-GSV on the same topic with Jim Shelton, Erin Mote, and Sara Schapiro—that’s Monday … Read more
I took June off from reading middle grade, so I’m sharing what I’ve read and recommend from the last few months of releases. Of course, expect more middle grade reviews coming in future weeks. I have a huge stack of graphic novels to read once I get my eye issues sorted which will be soon. … Read more
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Google’s NotebookLM tool can now turn your research notes into an AI-generated podcast, complete with two “hosts” that discuss the content of whatever it is you’ve been collating. All you need to do is copy and paste your research notes, then ask Notebook LM to create an audio file. For example. Here’s a link to … Read more
David and I had an exchange on X about this blog: I’ve written several blogs about Think Pair Share in the past, because I think it’s such an important teaching routine for teachers to… Keep reading He suggested he wouldn’t do some of the things I’ve suggested and was curious to explore the reasons further … Read more
. . You think you’re just going for a bike ride, and then The Universe gives you a Big Message for the day. Michelle has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at More Art 4 All, and one of my favorites — a Red-winged Blackbird! (image via Unsplash)
Math can be a challenging subject for many students. However, it doesn’t have to be all textbooks and equations. Incorporating math games into your classroom can transform the learning experience, making it engaging, interactive, and fun! I love math games because they are another way to reinforce basic skills, but in a way that keeps … Read more
When you think about chapter books for third graders, you have to account for a wide range of reading levels, stamina, and interests. We’ve compiled this handy list of favorite titles, from easy chapter books for third graders still settling into grade-level reading demands to kid-approved realistic fiction, fantasy, animal chapter books, adventures, and mysteries. … Read more
