There are two ways to get into a pool: dip your toes in the water or leap off the high dive. In his inspiring TEDx Talk, Evan will challenge and encourage you to leap off a high dive, think creatively, and create positive change. Through story, Evan encourages
I was sitting in a chair at a salon when a young lady, who looked to be about 13 or 14, walked in inquiring about getting her hair braided prior to the beginning of the school year. In an effort to make conversation, I asked
You may have seen the phrase “unapologetically me” across social media recently-these viral buzz words refer to a bold characteristic that is celebrated for being careless or perhaps unempathetic to what others may think or feel. Now when I say “PBL makes me unapologetic” I’m
Every time I read aloud Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin, my heart sings when Angelina and Rigoberto form a bond through their shared stories. For me, this picture book sums up our role at the beginning of the school year---to help children feel connected to the people in their school
Article summary: Now that you understand what evidence-based PD is, and why it’s essential for teacher success; how do you: ensure that your teachers are able to utilize the evidence of their learning; assess their impact through your school’s professional development process or structure outlined in
The following is an excerpt from “It’s a Gift: Disposed to Learn” by Ruth Crick. To download the full white paper and others in the Corwin Educator Series, click here. Resilient agency in learning begins with a purpose that matters, and this purpose is informed by and, in turn, energises the development
Welcome to a new school year! Perhaps you’re a teacher who’s been in a co-teaching partnership previously, and you’re gearing up for another successful year. Perhaps you have a new co-teaching partner but are experienced in co-teaching. Or, perhaps you’re part of a co-teaching team
Whether newly arrived or U.S. born, English learners (ELs) must leap over the many hurdles they encounter along the road to becoming English proficient and academically successful. Take into account, for example, that some of our youngest learners and those with interrupted formal schooling also
In the social studies classroom, sources can be a great motivator for student understanding. They provide opportunities for students to interact with ‘real-world’ examples of information, and the ability to use current events to understand concepts critical to their success in social studies. In many ways,
The following is an excerpt from “Towards Education 3.0: The Changing Goalposts for Education” by Chris Goldspink & Robert Kay. To download the full white paper and others in the Corwin Educator Series, click here. There is no shortage of experts when it comes to education. Unlike other professions or occupations,