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Professional Development and CommunityWhole School
Professional learning often comes with high hopes and significant investment, but its impact can fade if it is not connected to and integrated into daily practice. School leaders know that ...
A classroom filled with the work of children is a delight to be in and sends a message to students that their work and their learning are important. Although early in the school year, the teacher might do much of the display planning and caretaking, as the year progresses, students can take an increasingly active role in displaying their work. There are several ways in which children can be involved. They can simply choose pieces of their own work that they give to the teacher to assemble into a display.
Being a principal is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in education. Great principals balance leadership, empathy, and vision while managing countless responsibilities, from supporting teachers to ensuring ...
Recently, my third-grade class and I were reading books about learning challenges and the strategies characters used to overcome them. During our discussions about the books, I wanted to guide ...
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Hopes and DreamsPositive Teacher LanguageTeacher Language
Showing Students What Is Possible The language we use with students every day influences how they see themselves. Our words can shape students’ views of themselves years after our direct ...
Shared Practices (PreK-8th grade) Teacher Language Responsive Classroom teacher language is the professional use of words, phrases, tone, and pace that enables students to engage in active learning and develop ...
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Getting StartedPositive Teacher LanguageTeacher Language
Starting the Year With Effective Teacher Language The skillful use of teacher language has the power to help create and maintain a positive, encouraging, and respectful classroom community, especially in ...
The high school years are a time of rapid change. Teenagers are developing new interests, forming strong opinions, seeking independence, and navigating a wide range of academic and social challenges. ...
At the beginning of a school year, educators can get students excited about the learning ahead by helping them figure out what they want to achieve during the school year, ...
Occurring directly after active teaching, student practice is an opportunity for middle school students to try out what they just learned. As they explore new skills and content, their teacher ...
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Engaging AcademicsMiddle SchoolMovement BreaksSpecial Times in the Year
You’ve made it to the last few months of the academic year! From spring fever to state testing, there are lots of reasons why students might need a nudge to stay engaged in academics around this time of year. Here are some tips that can help!
A few years ago, Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy was facing a series of interrelated challenges. The school had experienced consistent leadership turnover—four principals in four years—and the instability ...
2024-02-19
Brooklyn, NY
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Energizers & ActivitiesFamiliesSchool Leaders and Administration
Location: Brooklyn, NY Type of school: Private Catholic school Grade levels: Pre-K–8 Number of students: 282 A Responsive Classroom school since: 2019 A few years ago, Saint Joseph the Worker ...
It’s that time of year again! You’re in a classroom with a whole new group of students. In all the excitement and commotion, you might be eager to create a ...
Long breaks away from school offer students opportunities to relax and spend time with family and friends, but they can also make returning to school challenging. After winter break is ...
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Child DevelopmentHallways, Lunchrooms, and Other School SpacesInteractive ModelingTeacher Language