When students reach high school math, play typically disappears from the curriculum. It doesn't have to. Dan Finkel

High School Math Can Be Playful, Too
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After searching for over a decade, Jamil Jan Kochai reunited with Susan Lung, the teacher who changed his life, at one of his book-reading events. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

It Took 20 Years for This Author to Reunite with the Teacher Who Changed His Life
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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek ! Poet Kwame Alexander turned crowdsourced responses about peoples' appreciation of teachers into a community poem. Rachel Martin

'Who Will Clean Out The Desks' — A Crowdsourced Poem in Praise of Teachers
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One teacher's photography practice turned into a project that brought the school staff closer together. Dan Tricarico Cult of Pedagogy #TeacherAppreciationWeek

How a Portrait Project Showed Teachers Through a Whole New Lens
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When things don't go to plan, with the right mindset, a moment of disappointment or failure can become an opportunity to reflect and grow. Michelle Singh, NBCT edutopia

Using Setbacks as a Path to Success in Teaching
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'Now, more than ever, the world needs teachers who are brave and unafraid to tackle difficult content, such as racism and antiracism.' - John Brown Chalkbeat Philadelphia

I became a teacher at age 55. It’s been daunting — and thrilling.
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Dear teachers,

Thank you for all you do - helping us grow, sharing your wisdom and preparing us for the future. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Here's how to celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek when they need it more than ever jordan mendoza USA TODAY
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There are lessons from the Kent State shooting that still resonate today. Chic Canfora

She Survived the 1970 Kent State Shooting. Here's Her Message to Student Activists
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More Black and white people live in proximity to each other today. And yet, school segregation has been increasing since the early 1990s. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

5 Takeaways on School Segregation 70 Years After Brown v. Board
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Who are the readers who enter our classrooms on the first day of school, and how do we create a safe community where they can thrive? Brenda Krupp Lynne R. Dorfman

Proven classroom strategies for winning over reluctant readers
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Math scores declined for both Catholic school and high-achieving public school students in the 2022 NAEP test. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

How COVID-19 Narrowed the STEM Pipeline
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High school teachers were looking for something similar to UW's 'Calling Bulls***' media literacy course for their students, and MisInfo Day was born. Kim Malcolm

Teaching Media Literacy with Escape Rooms and AI Photos
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Playgrounds set the foundation for belonging and social inclusion for kids and adults of all abilities. Unlimited Play Inc

What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like?
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What can you do to show kindness today? RandomActsofKindness

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'Gentle parenting' seems to be based on sound child psychology principles, but these techniques may not be as effective for more serious challenging behavior.

What to do when 'gentle parenting' fails
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A new study provides stronger causal evidence that building background knowledge can translate into higher reading achievement for low-income children. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Learning science might help kids read better
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After a rise in suicide threats, a school counselor started teaching everyone from teachers to bus drivers about trauma-informed practices. Amy Riley
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When Adults Learn about Trauma-Informed Practices, Students Can Recover
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Phyllis Fagell discusses tools that help middle schoolers feel a sense of belonging and help them get perspective when emotions run high. Phyllis Fagell, LCPC

Mental health tools that can help middle schoolers get a better perspective
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Slowing down can help you feel less stressed and make better decisions.

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There is a growing wave of early learning programs seeking to build or expand their social-emotional component in the wake of the pandemic. Jackie Mader The Hechinger Report

Why cultivating emotional intelligence among toddlers has become more urgent
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