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One of the most important skills in today’s world is the ability to collaborate with others and work on a team. Listen in as Caitlin

Thank goodness – the end of the school year is on the horizon! If you’re looking for an engaging reading activity to wrap up your

Anticipation activities help students better understand reading material, dig more deeply into discussions, and feel more engaged in the unit. If you’re looking for a

“Why is it that I’m so busy, but I never feel like I’m getting enough done or moving forward on my goals?” If you’ve asked

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This episode is about secrets to leaving school when the bell rings, but we’ll warn you upfront: it’s not about what you think it’s about.

Imagine having a go-to discussion activity that is both guided and open-ended, both fun and rigorous, both creative and easy to implement. The Hexagonal Thinking

If you’ve ever struggled to create grammar review lessons that are meaningful and fun (and if you’re like most of us ELA teachers, you have!),

If you’ve ever attended a professional development session on differentiation and walked away more confused and frustrated, you’re not alone. While differentiation is critical to