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“We shouldn’t respond to trauma with trauma. We should respond to it with grace, with empathy, with compassion.” @TeachMrReed on how to really see and support your students. #NAGC25

#NAGC25 is kicking off with a bang! Happy to meet up with my fellow #GAGC friends, ready to soak it all in! @Pittsburgh -beautiful river views!

Excited to be at #NAGC25

On this ep I am privileged to have a convo with THE Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess is the NYT ñBest-Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE, co-author of P is for PIRATE, & the pres of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

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#EdBranding #YourStoryMatters #dbcincbooks #EduSky

Graphic of The Your Story Matters Podcast showing a picture of host =, Dr Renae Bryant, and the guest, Dave Burgess.

Special thanks to @drrenaebryant.bsky.social for having me on her awesome show, The #YourStoryMatters Podcast! Check out episode 30 here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#EdBranding #tlap #dbcincbooks

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Real, Fake, or Deepfake? This Lesson Helps Students Decide Students examine videos and online information to investigate what is real and what is not in this engaging lesson.

In this engaging activity, students use videos and online tools to investigate what information is real and what is not. 📺

#MediaLiteracy #EduSky

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So powerful! Great suggestion! This is a big part of the process of National Board Certification. It was a real growth opportunity for me!

For math, I love to use mini whiteboards. Ss write the answer, turn over, then show answer all at once. Super quick check!

7 Things Teachers Say to Create a Supportive Classroom. 1. I believe in you. 2. We missed you. 3. I'm listening. 4. Oops, I made a mistake. 5. We'll figure it out together. 6. You've really improved... 7. I'm sorry. What would you add to the list?

Why these phrases work: https://edut.to/46GURnK

Cartoon of two smiling women waving over a globe with text “Slides to Spanish+” and greetings in multiple languages, plus a Google Slides icon.

Turn your slides into a global tool. Slides to Spanish+ by Alice Keeler uses Google Translate to replicate your Slides in Spanish (and more languages).

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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Managing Your Class Without Collective Punishment Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.

Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group. Here are some tips.

#ClassroomManagement #EduSky

Rooting for you on this journey!

Here’s to small victories! 🎉👏🏻🌟

Using Tech Tools to Amplify Classroom Thinking Routines Integrating digital tools empowers students with choice, while making thinking increasingly visible and collaborative—creating a more accessible and dynamic classroom culture.

Already using thinking routines like See-Think-Wonder in your classroom? 🤔 Technology can give your students even more ways to share their ideas—and help them build off each other's perspectives!

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I always look at organizational tools to support student autonomy & ownership as well as useful anchor charts.

Love this part so much!

How to Facilitate Creative Writing Workshops Students’ writing skills grow when they participate in activities that guide them to work at developing their own narratives.

Facilitating a student writing workshop allows you to guide students in a process where they'll learn to stretch their story ideas. ✍️

@wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social shares a step-by-step guide!

#ELATeacher #EduSky

https://sites.google.com/goldedu.org/goldedu/resources?authuser=0 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wrgB7W0TpJeQ4HDhmMpTdQTuJrkfaCpENcXwpXQ2Cas/edit?usp=sharing Sesame Street Quiz

Loving the Sesame Street Quiz strategy - where learning meets fun. 🐤📚 Let's make connections and find out which one doesn't belong! 🤔🔍
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.

9 reasons to grade less, starting right now—from less stress (for you and your students!) to a healthier outlook on learning. 🖊️

#EduSky #assessment

Wow! That is excellent!

The last part is key: make small adjustments to get back in line with our intentions.

School Reading List - Recommended books for children Recommended reading book lists for Primary and Secondary school aged children.

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We read the books, talk to teachers, and test in classrooms. Certain “education” sites just refresh our ideas with new adjectives. Get the originals!

Sounds amazing!

9 Brain Breaks That Teens Will Love Students are still learning, even during brief breaks, which serve to help them decompress, refocus, and process new information.

Brain breaks aren’t just for young students! Try one of these activities to help teens relax, refocus, or re-energize. 🙌

#BrainBreaks #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky

A graphic titled "Strategies for Engagement via educator Lee Ann Jung and ASCD" features a list of 10 practices, such as "1. Start by connecting with students using positive interaction." Accompanying each practice on the right are bullet points that provide more specific steps.

There's no one-size-fits-all to S engagement – but something in this list from educator @leeannjung.bsky.social and @ascdofficial.bsky.social is sure to work in your classroom!

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Gamma.app: AI Slideshow Generator for Teachers — Learning in Hand with Tony Vincent Curious about AI slideshow tools? Teachers are turning to Gamma for quick, editable decks you can share anywhere.

Curious about AI slideshow tools? Check out Gamma for quick, editable decks you can share anywhere.

Screenshot of the Add a Date Google Slides add-on showing a menu option to insert the current date and time onto the first slide.

Stamp your slides with when they were last edited. Add a Date by Alice Keeler inserts a live timestamp on your first slide that you can refresh anytime.

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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

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