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“We want teachers to have agency so they feel trusted, valued, and dignified.” Paul Emerich France, #MakeTeachingSustainable shares ways to empower teachers to make informed decisions in the classroom while maintaining pedagogical transparency.

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“Respecting teachers’ professional expertise and knowledge of the children in their classrooms is critical for supporting teachers’ wellbeing at school and ensuring teachers can meet the needs of their students.” —Ashley Woo & Elizabeth D. Steiner

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Limiting students' reading choices reduces their engagement and mental health benefits. Ivey & Johnston's research highlights the importance of access to a wide variety of books.
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Are lectures always ineffective? Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher bust myths about lectures and unpack 7 characteristics of lectures that inform and engage students.

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How can educators combat cynicism without resorting to toxic positivity? Chase Mielke

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During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , it's important to discuss how to remove diet culture from the classroom. #ASCDblog author, cait is weekending ☀️, shares how educators must work to dismantle weight-based stigma in schools. ascd.org/blogs/ditching…

Educators, are you ready to reclaim your voice? Our May EL issue, 'The Power of Teacher Agency,' is packed with strategies to support you. Grab your copy today:

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True teacher PD isn't about mandates, it's about choice, writes Elizabeth Dampf. “PD based on teacher perspectives sends the message: You are professionals, and we listen when professionals speak.”

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Coaches, are you coaching toward teacher agency? Elena Aguilar highlights the positive impact this approach can have on teacher well-being and professional capabilities.

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How much does book choice matter? When teens choose their own reading materials, they initiate meaningful conversations that break down social barriers and build trust. Read more about these findings: ascd.org/blogs/improvin…

“Our special education teachers had a lot of specialized knowledge that our larger teaching staff could benefit from.” Here are some strategies to empower often-overlooked teacher groups and cultivate their agency.

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Is teacher agency the key to retention? Create a school where teachers can express their creativity and professional judgment, and they will stay, writes Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D.

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See how a school district gives teachers the policy and advocacy know-how they need to speak up effectively. Trey Duke, Ed.D. & Dr. Cathy Pressnell

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“This case was representative of the larger complexities behind Americans' relationships with race and opportunity.” Learn about Brown v. Board of Education—and the complex ways its legacy reverberates through education today. Phelton Cortez Moss, Ph.D. ascd.org/blogs/5-truths…

One important step to restoring agency for teachers of color is to support them in using culturally responsive teaching methods, says Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, Ph.D..

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“PD must not just be a space where teacher’s values are at the forefront of their learning but a space where teachers develop the capacity to resist initiatives that deem those values irrelevant.”

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Nearly 1 in 3 adolescents report poor mental health. Research by Gay Ivey & Peter Johnston shows that prioritizing student engagement in ELA through book choice and conversation can significantly improve teens' well-being.
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When diverse learners see themselves represented in stories, they are empowered to share their own narratives. LCT-E Learning Solutions (Equity Training 🤝🏽)

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We need to celebrate and support #teachers and all those who work with children….all year! Nurses, counselors, social workers, daycare staff and more! They bring joy to their students! They need #joyful and supportive #leaders !