Celebrating Girls in Science and Engineering Through Hands-On Learning

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Observed annually on February 11th, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science globally acknowledges the vital contributions of women and girls to STEM fields. This day offers an opportunity for educators to highlight famous women in science and also create learning experiences that engage students in hands-on learning activities. As students participate in … read more »

Dig Deeper: Research Strategies That Strengthen Digital Storytelling

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Students open their laptops, type a topic into Google, click the first three links, and boom—they believe they’re “done with research.” The result? Their digital stories feel flat and predictable, filled with the same surface-level information anyone could gather in seconds. Digital storytelling has real potential to engage students, but only if there’s solid research … read more »

It Takes a Village: Inclusive Communication Strategies for Every Family

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If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child’s parent. Ann Douglas Consistent and meaningful communication between teachers and families helps students thrive academically and socially. Mid‑year is an ideal time to reconnect with parents and guardians and reestablish touchpoints so everyone can continue working together to … read more »

Building Daily Routines That Make Executive Function Skills Stick

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In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we introduced and defined core executive function (EF) skills and highlighted Chrome browser tools that support students in developing these skills. We are now ready to focus on the critical step of implementation. We’ve established that executive function skills are teachable – not fixed traits; the … read more »

Engaging Students Through the Milan—Cortina 2026 Winter Games

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“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.” Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics Children and adults worldwide look forward to the Winter Olympic Games, an event that brings together athletes from across the globe to compete, inspire, and showcase their skill, determination, and creativity. The Winter … read more »

Chrome Tools That Support Executive Function and Lighten Cognitive Load

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In Part 1 of our blog series, we examined ten key executive functioning skills and why they are critical to improving academic achievement. Today, we focus on how to bolster students’ executive functioning skills and explore strategies to leverage Chrome browser features to support them. These tools are more than productivity hacks; just like when … read more »

Understanding Executive Functioning Skills: Your Students’ Brain Command Center 

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Imagine a teacher starts a lesson with this prompt: You have 10 minutes for your warm-up. The instructions are in Google Classroom. You’re going to open the link to the primary source article, read the first two sections, and then, in a new Google Doc, please write a three-sentence summary of the author’s main argument. … read more »

History Comes Alive: Using AI and Thinking Routines to Build Student Empathy

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I’ve been reflecting on our OK2Ask session about Thinking Routines and SEL skills. Specifically, with increasing student needs around social-emotional learning, I’ve been thinking about how we can make these routines even more powerful in our classrooms when it comes to learning history. I love using thinking routines because they serve multiple purposes in the … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Wordwall – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Wordwall and discussed how to apply the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to use it in instruction. Today’s post provides detailed instructions for using this resource and offers classroom implementation ideas that cater to all students.   In case you missed it, Wordwall gives you an easy way to transform your lessons into interactive games in minutes. This resource offers … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Wordwall – Part 1

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Tired of the same old worksheets and lectures? What if you could transform your lessons into dynamic, interactive games in just a few minutes? Enter Wordwall, a powerful and user-friendly platform that empowers educators to create engaging learning resources that captivate students and enhance instruction. The free plan includes twelve game templates to choose from, including … read more »