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

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I have incorporated this particular linguistic shift into my work with other educators at Relay Graduate School of Education. I believe that this habit is deeply ingrained in traditional classroom structures where teachers are seen as the controllers rather than the facilitators of the classroom.

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

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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , only 14 percent of U.S. 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. The assignment?

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ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

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Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. The initiative will establish digital wellbeing task forces in 12 school districts, bringing together educators, leaders, and experts in youth mental health and digital citizenship.

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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. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Some educators love them; others loathe them. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight.

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Navigating cultural diversity in American education

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In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values.

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Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

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GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer.

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Building culture and community takes more than a committee

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The same is true for building a school culture and community for staff and students alike. When I was named the leader of Follett’s K12 business, one of my first priorities was to create a team dedicated to improving the culture of the organization. Our library is a very special part of our school community. Friday agrees with Miller.

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