When Passions Collide: The Spark of Project-Based Learning (PBL)

As an educator, have you considered how your passions are reflected in your classroom environment? This mirroring of interests, a key element of my experience with Project-Based Learning

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The Power of the High Five

Understanding the Power of Praise in the ClassroomThe significance of praise cannot be overstated. It serves as the fuel that ignites the flames of motivation and academic excellence

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The Future of Learning: Blending Passion with Project-Based Education

Let's start with something we all understand: teaching isn't just about dumping facts into students' heads. It's about lighting a fire for learning that sticks with them for

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Unlock Co-Teaching Success with Effective Co-Planning

In the wonderful world of education, collaboration is often the key to unlocking student success. Nowhere is this more evident than in co-teaching partnerships, where educators join forces

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Bridge-Building: Keys to Supporting Equitable & Authentic School-Family Engagement

Living on Common GroundNothing is easy about what you will read, and no simple answers exist; because I value sharing space here with you, I want to tell

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Adult SEL: Winter Wellness for Educators. 5 Steps for an Amazing Winter Break!

Hey fellow educators! Feeling like you're just chugging along on the last fumes of energy? Guess what? Winter break is here, and it's our perfect chance to hit

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Trauma-Responsive Living

Living on Common GroundNothing is easy about what you will read, and no simple answers exist; because I value sharing space here with you, I want to tell

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Bye Bye Bye to Co-Teaching Stress: Unlock the Power of Teaching In Sync!

Are you tired of feeling like your co-teaching experience is more like a broken record, playing the same stressful tune over and over again? If you're nodding your head

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Starting Strong:  Three Strategies to Unlock SEL at the Start of the Year

The beginning of the year can be a time of high stress with a never ending to do list.  From bulletin boards to lesson plans, it can feel

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5 Mythbusting Misunderstandings in Gifted Education

There are many prevalent myths and misunderstandings regarding gifted education. Teacher preparation programs spend little time instructing preservice teachers in the needs of gifted children, yet these learners

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