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AI & Authentic Assessment: Beyond Cheating to Deeper Learning
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Unlock Creativity: 23 Ideas for Teaching Poetry
Sometimes inspiration for writing poetry comes easily, as easy as remembering a favorite memory or looking out the …
Refresh Grammar Instruction in Middle School & High School
Many teachers find that their grammar instruction includes piecing together grammar lessons and resources. Grammar may …
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Deciding to teach Trevor Noah's Born a Crime to sophomore students several years ago was one of the BEST shifts for …
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It’s no secret that creating lesson plans and engaging activities for students is a time consuming and occasionally …
100 Fun Getting to Know you Questions for Back to School (or anytime)
When it’s time for a brand new school year, you know what that means: starting fresh and learning about a whole …
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11 Active Learning Strategies for Reading Fiction
When administrators leave their offices and conduct walk-throughs, they look for evidence of active learning. When we …
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