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The Reading Wars: Choice vs. Canon

The day I arrive for the school-wide “Read-In” this past spring, teenagers and books are covering ev
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Genius Hour in Elementary School

My first year of Genius Hour in my fifth-grade classroom was a huge success. I gave students one hou
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3 Ways to Plan for Diverse Learners: What Teachers

Content comprises the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students need to learn based on the curri
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Encouraging Students to Take Charge of Their Learn

My students develop a sense of independence through our focus on critical thinking, teamwork, and ag
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Tapping Students’ Interests to Develop Literary An

Students selected interests from their heart maps, determined related research to explore, and began
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Real-World Learning for Student Journalists

“Journalism gives students a tool to engage constructively and productively with what’s going on in
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Inquiry-Based Projects Feed Student Curiosity

As the past school year drew to a close, I found some yet-to-be-scheduled time with my seventh-grade
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