Classroom Gardening and the Sustainable Development Goals

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April is National Garden Month, an opportunity to celebrate gardening’s physical and mental health benefits. It also provides educators with several opportunities to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. One recent report shows that school gardens lead to significant increases … read more »

Everyone Is a Poet (Even If They Don’t Know It)

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On March 26, 1874, one of America’s most beloved poets was born. Robert Frost, known for his New England settings and his colloquial poetic verses, created some of the world’s most well-known lines of poetry that continue to speak to readers today. Frost can tap into the emotions of the average person and leverage that … read more »

Empower Your Classroom with Thinking Routines, Part 2: Technology-Enhanced Implementation Strategies

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In part one of this series, we discussed how impactful and scalable thinking routines are for instruction. Now, I’ll share practical implementation strategies using tech tools. Thinking Routines can be enhanced with various digital resources, ranging from simple digital forms to collect student responses to AI-powered learning experiences. Here are a few examples: Coaches, there … read more »

Engage Student Voice on World Storytelling Day

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What story is your classroom waiting to tell? Engage your students in exploring their stories on World Storytelling Day, March 20th! This year’s theme, ‘Deep Water,’ offers endless creative possibilities—whether your class dives into its literal meaning, uses it as a symbol of emotions or challenges, or charts their own imaginative course. It’s your classroom, … read more »

Building Engagement in Virtual Learning Environments, Part 3: Leveling Up Asynchronous Learning Activities

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In parts one and two of this series, we discussed how to build strong relationships in virtual learning environments and how to optimize live instructional time for maximum student engagement. Now it’s time to turn our attention to where virtual learners spend the majority of their time: asynchronous learning activities. The challenge and opportunity for … read more »