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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

It is also an invitation for the speaker to be attentive to communicating with the entire class. When saying, Tell us __, simply moving one arm from one side of your body to the other–much as a preacher might speak to a congregation–visually communicates that the class is being invited to listen.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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What began as a simple classroom project to encourage reading evolved into a movement that amplified student voices, built confidence, and connected learners across cultures. Through her review, she brought attention to Arabic literature, offering a perspective that is often underrepresented in classrooms. The assignment?

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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight.

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Why graphic novels belong in every classroom

eSchool News

Screens, social media, and short attention spans have reshaped the challenge of literacy instruction, leaving many educators searching for tools that can meet students where they are, without lowering the bar. Whether read on tablets, computers, or interactive whiteboards, they maintain their visual punch and interactive appeal.

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4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

eSchool News

The two combined can often mean improved classroom culture, and in turn, higher teacher retention and other major benefits. There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.

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GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

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Cultural competency and AI To become effective agents of change, the next generation of teachers will need to take ownership of three core areas: cultural competency, social-emotional learning, and innovative practices (including AI).

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Windsor Public Schools Transform Culture, Build Coherence Through High-Quality SEL Program

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With keen attention to the SEL needs of its students, Windsor has shown an impressive uptick in the proportion of students exhibiting typical to strong SEL abilities. The key to our success is building a data-driven culture,” said Dr. Michael Mallery, District Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning for Windsor Public Schools. “We

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