Thanks to Stuart Shanker & Co. for his timely book Self-Reg. In our blog post this week, we explore how self-regulation is important for kids and adults anytime, but is extra helpful right now: astra.education/single-post/20…

This week we're thinking about the most important lessons students (all of us) can learn right now. astra.education/single-post/20…

Looking ahead to next school year--how can district leaders, school staff, families and students use the coming months to plan purposefully for a "new normal"? We offer a set of 7 essential questions to explore. astra.education/single-post/20…

A huge shout-out to teachers and school staff everywhere this week! And especially to the educators who welcomed us on school visits earlier this year: martin urbach NYC Public Schools (Harvest Collegiate and P.S. 172) Avalon School Academic Arts High School Gordon Parks High School Ron Brown HS

We're learning from this useful resource for school and district leaders as they plan to re-open schools: returntoschoolroadmap.org

We grieve with our country and recommit ourselves to the urgent work of social justice and equality. Astra staff member Sara Bailey shares a reading list to help you deepen your anti-racism work: astra.education/single-post/20…

“You can't motivate a student you don't know.” ― Theodore Sizer

Learn more about public schools in America from this 1958 short film, and see how they've changed over time! ow.ly/5oWg50JYh4F

School best practices are frequently discussed, but what about the "parentagogy" of distance learning? ow.ly/lmMR50JYhai

“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” ― John Dewey #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships

How can middle schoolers best succeed at planning and goal setting? #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships ow.ly/XNiU50JYhj5

Don't try to fix the students, fix ourselves first. The good teacher makes the poor student good and the good student superior. When our students fail, we, as teachers, too, have failed.―Marva Collins #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships

Up now, this week's blog about giving feedback to students that helps everyone! ow.ly/XvxC50KbFkJ #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships

"Asking students to think about their work before receiving feedback, scratches up the 'soil' in their brain so the feedback seeds have a place to settle in and grow." -Jan Chappuis #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships

Voting has opened up for presenters at SXSW EDU 2023! Vote for our Astra Center for Innovative Education Program Directors, Kristin & Sara! #ApplicantSXSWEDU #APPLICANTatSXSWEDU #Applicant_SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU ow.ly/cmqj50Kl4ab

We should always make time for the things we like. If we don't we might forget how to be happy. -The House in the Cerulean Sea This week's blog looks at how we can help students make their own choices. Read more now! #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships ow.ly/hku550KlX2X

We're so excited for the possibility of working with SXSW EDU 2023! Check out the proposal and let us know what you think! ow.ly/Z6yn50KlWKb #ApplicantSXSWEDU #APPLICANTatSXSWEDU #Applicant_SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU

“We should always make time for the things we like. If we don't, we might forget how to be happy.” -The House in the Cerulean Sea Check out the newest blog post, all about teaching others to make choices. Read more now! #RadicallyReimaginedRelationships ow.ly/P2x950KpoXu

Decision making skills start forming years before we enter our first classroom, and making healthy & smart choices can be a difficult hill to climb. Read about how the decision making process can be helped, and what educators can do to guide it! childmind.org/article/helpin…

The affect of educators on students is a largely accepted idea, but what makes a "good" teacher? And what can they do to positively influence learners after class, after graduation, or even after entering the workforce? Read more! edutopia.org/article/unders…