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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

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Together, we navigated the cultural shock of teaching in Jacksonville, a city with a small Latino population compared to the communities we had grown up in. Her deep understanding of the cultural needs of our students constantly pushed me to reflect on my teaching practices. Another key relationship was with Ms.

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Why These Educators Meet Regularly to Align Instruction with Mind, Brain, and Education Research

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The chime she rang to remind students to take a calm breath before focusing their attention signaled that this breathing practice had become embedded into classroom culture. Radcliffe was beginning to think more intentionally about the brain and to explicitly teach her students about how it functions. She wasn’t the only one.

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How Online PD Eased A New York District’s Transition to Remote Learning

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We did a full rollout of OTIS for the 2018-2019 school year, and now we have around 400 teachers and teaching assistants on the platform. With thoughtful planning and teacher buy-in, Hauppauge was successful in building a PD culture that was able to support them in the rapid move to remote learning.

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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

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As English professors and educational developers, we think this question is essential when creating a sense of belonging for all students. We know that our students are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse. Tip #3: Reflect on your teaching persona. Certainly, videos are one means of doing this, as is audio.

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To Weather The Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

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First, as an impressionable middle schooler, I watched my mom pursue her goal of a master’s in the language she loves, Spanish, and the Latin American culture she inculcates and admires. She attended her classes and was a great graduate teaching assistant, teaching introductory classes to a broad array of students.

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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

Faculty Focus

As English professors and educational developers, we think this question is essential when creating a sense of belonging for all students. We know that our students are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse. Tip #3: Reflect on your teaching persona. Certainly, videos are one means of doing this, as is audio.

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5 Strategies to Create Inclusive Learning Environments for International Students

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One of the major challenges international students faces is adapting to a new educational system and culture while striving to integrate seamlessly into their new environment. While platforms like the internet and American media provide some understanding of American culture, nuances are often missed. The United States (U.S.)