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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. 2 Build a Learning Community Both On and Offline. What is our purpose?

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We flipped professional development and our teachers loved it

eSchool News

How are teachers learning to operate as professionals in the 21st century? Most teachers rely on traditional professional development methods like guidebooks on curriculum implementation or face-to-face. Other teachers, though, strive for more dynamic personalized learning opportunities (like the ones our students receive).

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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively. Fortunately, that can be done within the context of the existing curriculum. But you don’t have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

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The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

eSchool News

This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. In practical terms, Joy in schools means integrating creative and interactive activities into the curriculum, celebrating achievements, and creating spaces where students are safe to express themselves.

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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The district turned to IXL because of its ability to align perfectly to Austin ISD’s textbooks and curriculum, plus IXL’s broad range of skills that individualize instruction and empower every student. Using student data from the curriculum and diagnostic, IXL gives every learner a personalized action plan for growth.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively. Fortunately, that can be done within the context of the existing curriculum. But you dont have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

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3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity

eSchool News

In my experience, I have found that using creative, dynamic tools significantly boosts student learning outcomes–but you need to know where to look. Each lesson plan includes student worksheets and evaluative materials, write-ups on the relevant STEAM phenomena, and clearly-stated educational standards.

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