Differentiating learning for every student in your classroom can be incredibly exhausting and time-consuming. So, I've invited Dr. Laura Fitzpatrick on the show to talk about some streamlining tips.
Laura has been a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher for the past 8 years. She earned an M.A. in Special Education and Ed.D. in Inquiry-Based Learning, where her research primarily centered on teacher burnout.
Laura is also a writer for the Truth for Teachers collective, and she wrote an article about 6 high-impact, low-burnout strategies to differentiate for neurodivergent kids.
To put it more simply: Laura’s sharing 6 ways to differentiate without drowning. Listen in!
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We’re losing some of our best educators (particularly educators of color) due to pushback from community members who say teachers are brainwashing and indoctrinating kids.
So what should you do if a parent or caregiver of a student believes you are teaching kids to hate themselves, hate each other, or hate America?
I’m offering 7 practical tips to open the door for honest, transparent conversations with families about what is and isn’t happening in your classroom.
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Inefficient, unproductive meetings can drain so much energy. If you find that meetings to discuss student progress always turn into complaining and defeatist rants...here's help.
You can make necessary meetings less painful and perhaps even valuable.
Fellow teacher Mellissa Forbes has some really practical tips and mindset shifts to help you. We’ll talk about what to do before data meetings, during, and after to ensure they’re a better use of your time.
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If you and your students are already losing motivation this year, here’s how to inject focused energy, student agency, and joy back into your classroom.
Learn how to bring the benefits of play into your classroom and why students need playfulness now more than ever, including at the middle and high school level.
Using this brain-based, research-backed approach explained by teacher Laura Gellin, you’ll be able to leverage aspects of play to design learning experiences that will engage, empower, and enliven your students.
You can read or share Laura's guest post on Truth for Teachers about this topic here: https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/5-ways-to-prevent-burnout-by-bringing-more-playfulness-to-your-classroom-even-if-you-teach-middle-or-high-school
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