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6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

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Holzweiss , a high school educational technology enrichment specialist librarian, shared her tips to help school librarians engage with students, support teachers , and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces. Choice Boards “Student voice, student choice,” Holzweiss said.

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3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

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Language learning We’ve all had the experience of hearing a recording of our own voice and feeling a little surprised, even disconcerted perhaps. Help students who are learning a language overcome this and make the perspective shift. Why not also send that video to your student’s family to share their success?

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How a Composting Initiative Led to the Growth of an Unexpected Learning Space

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Language teacher Serena Maniscalco never thought a composting initiative she led several years ago would lead to the development of an learning space that would help so many students grow. Direct Exposure Maniscalco uses the garden to support her language classes in a number of ways. The early days of the garden.

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How to Bring to Life the Science of Reading

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I spoke to Aylynn as part of a visit to Pendergast with my colleagues from Imagine Learning to hear about educators’ and students’ experiences using the Imagine Learning EL (English Learner) Education curriculum. Imagine Learning EL Education is science-backed and heart-driven. Bridging skills connect these processes.

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Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs

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By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges. Together, these strategies empower ELLs to take ownership of their learning and thrive. and Che Guevara.

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Outdoor classrooms should outlast COVID

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We chanted and danced “Pie-pie-pie” (a Spanish-language twist on “head, shoulders, knees, and toes”) in a giant circle. First, let’s immediately infuse the indoor environment with nature to create verdant learning spaces filled with plants (real or fake!), Our paved heat island was better than indoors but still too hot.

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Competency-Based Learning Puts Students at the Center. It’s Perfect for Now.

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I fully support the model and know it works after piloting a competency based learning program for the past few years. Students often came into my program from all over the world with limited English language skills in their late teens, which makes them at risk for aging out of earning a traditional high school diploma.