“There is a universal language that all schools have, regardless of their unique school culture. Much more than speech, this language of learning is a set of concrete skills and strategies for thinking, then speaking; for listening, then thinking; for translating curiosity into well-thought-out questions; for building on others’ ideas; and taking a conversation and train of thought to higher and higher levels.”
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The start of the year is such an important time for students, the time when we help them see that school is a safe place where they’re valued, a place ...
Like many educators these days, the teachers in my building have new initiatives added to our plates each year. We need (and want!) to collaborate as a faculty about them, but it's difficult for us to find time to meet as a group. At my school we've found a solution that works well for us, and I wanted to share it with you.
Children are complex, growing human beings—each on a unique developmental journey. In Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4—14, Chip Wood reminds us that teaching is not just about managing ...