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The Two Game-Changing Sentences That Will Instantly Improve Your Students’ Essays - 159
Listen as Caitlin and Jessica discuss the two sentences that are sure to take your students’ justification to the next level. They will walk you thro…
4 years, 8 months ago
Using Mock Trials to Help Your Students Master the Standards and Have Fun - 158
Listen as Caitlin and Jessica walk you through the basics of creating a classroom mock trial, so you can orchestrate one (or more!) in your own class…
4 years, 9 months ago
Teaching Social Justice in the Middle School Classroom with Megan from Too Cool for Middle School - 157
If you’ve been wanting to better address social justice issues in your classroom but have been nervous about getting started, don’t worry! Feeling an…
4 years, 9 months ago
BONUS: The Empowered ELA Teacher Excerpt Chapter 1: The Mindset Shift
An unbalanced teaching life can really take its toll on both you and your students. Thankfully, you can be the teacher you want to be, the teacher yo…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Perfect Unit For After Winter Break - 156
You know that foreboding feeling at the end of a school break, when you know the vacation is over and you have to get back into the classroom routine…
4 years, 9 months ago
Four Strategies for Getting Your Kids Engaged in Independent Reading - 155
“How do I get my reluctant readers engaged in independent reading when they just won’t do it?” This was one of our EB teacher’s questions, and it may…
4 years, 9 months ago
Inclusively Teaching Holidays Around the World with Joe and Quyen from Top Floor Teachers -154
The holidays are upon us, and your students are bubbling over with excitement. Don’t want to be a grinch but still want to pack a lot of learning int…
4 years, 10 months ago
Why I Do Not Use Reading Logs -- With Melissa Kruse - 153
Although assigned with good intentions, reading logs can weigh down readers, turning reading into a points game instead of a fulfilling, enriching ac…
4 years, 10 months ago
Silent Debates: Your New Favorite Discussion Activity - 152
This is definitely an activity you’ll want in your teacher toolbox. The bonus? You can use it over and over all year, as students improve their argum…
4 years, 10 months ago
5 Little-Known Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout - 151
Teachers, you have SO much on your shoulders right now. A pandemic, district mandates, extra responsibilities . . . In this podcast, Caitlin and Jess…
4 years, 10 months ago