Cueing Systems in Reading
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Cueing Systems - Good or Bad

In this blog post, the focus is on the foundations of reading—specifically systematic and explicit instruction—and the ongoing debate around...

How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students
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How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students

In this blog post, we’re diving into one of the most common challenges teachers face — classroom management. Whether you’re...

A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Supports and Test Prep
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MTSS Made Simple: A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Supports and Test Prep

In this blog post, MTSS—short for Multi-Tiered System of Supports—is unpacked in clear, practical terms, with examples for the classroom...

Understanding Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
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Understanding Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

In this blog post, we’ll break down exactly what Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are, what they are not, and how...

Establishing Effective Routines and Procedures for a Successful School Year
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Establishing Effective Routines and Procedures for a Successful School Year

In this blog post, we explore one of the most critical aspects of classroom management: routines and procedures. The start...

Interactive Word Wall with AI
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How to Create an Interactive Word Wall with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers

In this blog post, I’m sharing one of my favorite no-prep strategies that transforms vocabulary instruction across all subject areas:...

Teaching Challenges For Career Changers
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Teaching Challenges For Career Changers

In this blog post, we’ll explore the real challenges and rewarding surprises that come with changing careers to become a...

ChatGPT Prompts All Teachers Should Try
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ChatGPT Prompts All Teachers Should Try

In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use ChatGPT in the classroom to streamline lesson planning, improve classroom management,...

Exam Tips: Bloom's Taxonomy
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Exam Tips: Bloom's Taxonomy

In this blog post, we’re diving deep into Bloom’s Taxonomy—what it is, how to understand it, and how to apply...

Teacher Interview: Classroom Management
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Teacher Interview: Classroom Management

It's that time of year when many educators are preparing for interviews—whether you're switching schools or stepping into the profession...

How To Do Differentiated Instruction
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How To Do Differentiated Instruction

In this blog post, we’re diving into differentiated instruction. Recently, we had a short video go viral, and for me,...

What are Academic Standards?
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What are Academic Standards?

In this blog post, we dive into academic standards: what they are, how they differ from objectives, and their role...

Reading Comprehension Strategies
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Reading Comprehension Strategies

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to boost reading comprehension in students, valuable whether you’re teaching reading specifically...

Questioning Techniques in the Classroom
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Questioning Techniques in the Classroom

In this blog post, the focus is on the importance of higher order questioning, effective wait time, and strategies to...