'When districts have the money and time, schools can be reimagined from the ground up to cope with extreme weather.' - Anya Kamenetz The Hechinger Report

Is AC the new ABC? As the country gets hotter, schools need upgrades
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“She was patient. She was creative. She did not ask anything of me, except that I work hard and believe in myself,” said Juleus Ghunta of the teacher who changed his life.

Growing Up, He Struggled to Read. Then a Young Teacher Saw His Potential
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Hiring a permanent community schools coordinator helps to ensure partnerships and programs will continue beyond just a a year or so. Yesenia Robles Chalkbeat Colorado

More than academics: Aurora’s community schools are an example as interest in the model grows
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Though certain behaviors are expected when kids reach middle school, when things get out of hand, those moments can become opportunities to work on communication skills. JPass MiddleWeb

It May Be Developmental and Still Not Appropriate
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When reflecting on your teaching experience, don't forget to remember the milestones you have reached and challenges you have overcome. Daniel J. Bergman edutopia

4 Practical Tips for Improving as a Teacher
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Striking a balance between harder and simpler tasks gives students a chance to regain executive function. Dr. Gloria Mark Learning & the Brain

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To minimize test anxiety, David Shanks advises that practice tests be low stakes, either ungraded or ones that students can retake multiple times. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Dealing with test anxiety? Practice quizzes can actually help
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Thousands of students are suspended for vague, subjective reasons, such as defiance and disorderly conduct. Fazil Khan Sarah Butrymowicz

4 Things a Mountain of School Discipline Records Taught Us About Student Suspensions
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Activities that activate students' sense of awe can foster resilience and a desire to take action in the climate crisis. Sandra M. Turner Greater Good

Can Awe Help Students Cope With Climate Change?
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College access gaps are growing, and many career prep programs aren't up to par. To support marginalized students, prioritizing both paths is essential. Sarah Carr Center on Reinventing Public Education

Preparing students for college and career in the face of widening equity gaps
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Quick, low-stakes check-in activities can be used to assess student learning and reassure learners that mistakes are okay. Daniel Leonard edutopia

28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
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According to a survey, 76% of pre-K-12 teachers said managing student behavior and addressing mental health needs was their biggest challenge. Kara Arundel K-12 Dive

Student challenges outside the classroom pose biggest obstacle for educators worldwide
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When students switch from task to task and screen to screen, not only is their executive function declining, but their stress levels are rising. Dr. Gloria Mark Learning & the Brain

Distracted Students? Understanding These 3 Myths of Attention Span Can Help
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“It’s important to meet kids where they are. To care about the planet you first have to love it.” Mindy Thomas Anya Kamenetz The Hechinger Report

Kids Don't Know Enough About Climate Solutions. Children's Media Could Help.
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As students learn new – and sometimes devastating – information about climate change, it helps to allow them to be outside in nature and participate in collective action. Caleigh Wells @KCRW

How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty
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Transforming schoolyards into green, shaded spaces creates STEM learning opportunities and fosters problem-solving skills. Nimah Gobir Green Schools National Network
Green Schoolyards America

Why schoolyards are a critical space for teaching about — and fighting — climate change
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Make every day Earth Day with stories that connect readers to the natural world. Kristin L. Gray SchoolLibraryJournal

5 Middle Grade Books to Celebrate Planet Earth
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Climate advocates are calling to make climate education a greater priority this #EarthDay . P Sharma The Conversation U.S.

Earth Day 2024: ‘Green muscle memory’ and climate education promote behaviour change
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Making math curriculum culturally responsive and relevant to students can help get them engaged in the material. Maddy Will Education Week

3 Ways to Strengthen Math Instruction
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Checking in on and supporting students when they're feeling frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed can do a lot to keep them in the right headspace to learn. Lori Desautels edutopia

7 Strategies to Help Overwhelmed Students
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