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Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

eSchool News

Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. Teachers sometimes call it radar , and we use it every day. Thirteen years in, I credit this radar with much of my success as a teacher. I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management.

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Navigating back-to-school anxiety: A K-12 success guide

eSchool News

As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, experiencing anxiety about returning to the classroom is a natural response to change that affects everyone differently. From elementary students facing new classroom environments to high school teachers preparing for curriculum changes, these feelings manifest uniquely across age groups.

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

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The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

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Operated and managed by the education nonprofit LA Promise Fund, which provides students with academic and enrichment opportunities that support our mission to spark passion, empower leadership, and prepare them for their chosen college and career paths. We also lacked the equipment that a traditional high school might have.

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Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve

Edsurge

It began with heartbreak, repeated heartbreak, in classrooms across the Southeastern United States. It’s a buzzword I hear often these days on social media, especially in teacher groups where educators are reimagining their futures. I even hosted a virtual workshop for teachers to help them do the same. It’s managing cash flow.

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Rethinking Your Classroom Management Plan: What Needs to Change?

Teacher Mood

Let’s face it— some parts of last year’s classroom management plan were working just fine. In this post, we’ll walk through how to honestly assess what’s working (and what’s not) in your current classroom management system, and how to make thoughtful changes that support both your students and your sanity. Keep it simple.

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

eSchool News

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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