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TAP INTO THE VERSATILITY OF POETRY ANTHOLOGIES!
#edutwitter #poetry @shortisweet3

Kasey Short uses children’s poetry anthologies and collections to increase student choice while also building their confidence and interest. Activities & suggested texts!
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NEW: Elective Classes Need Accommodations, Too.

Students with disabilities need our full support in elective classes, where they're asked to apply academic, social & organizational skills in real-world situations. #sped #edutwitter @MindShiftKQED @ACTFL

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There is a broad bipartisan consensus that schools have an obligation to prepare citizens to participate in a democracy. And, emerging best practices in civics education include something called “action civics.” @hechingerreport

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A Look Back: Ways To Turn A Bad Teacher-Student Relationship Into A Good One https://t.co/iBWz94Z2AE

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Our book is now out! https://t.co/IEDUS2BXOP

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A Look Back: Our Three Video Series On Differentiation, Including Two NEW Ones! https://t.co/6S4DJQAspy

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NEW: The Teacher Mentality – 5 Essential Mindsets Reduce Stress.

Veteran principal & coach Tim Allen shares strategies to cultivate the 5 mindsets that comprise the "teacher mentality" & equip educators to resist stress and enjoy teaching. @TheRealNELMS

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For kids who may already be struggling with academics as school ends, summer is a great time to catch up.

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Health educator Shafia Zaloom has a new book, “Getting Real About Sex Ed: What Today’s Students Need,” that guides parents through different stages of development.

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REVIEW: Strategies To Help Students Struggle Productively.

When teachers use the right strategies to support kids through difficult learning experiences, they develop deeper understanding, resilience, and independence.
#edutwitter #productivestruggle

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Experts and advocates disagree about the relative importance of background knowledge, comprehension strategies and vocabulary and how much time to spend on them.

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Become Your Own Researcher: How Teachers Are Experimenting in the Classroom https://t.co/9bd8bflMNK

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Using these activities, students are both learning how to think critically about this technology and acquiring new words to help them express that thinking. @middleweb

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NEW: Posterity’s Watching and Character Still Counts.

As the 250th anniversary of America approaches, retired teacher Mary Kane Tarashuk reflects on her nearly quarter-century of teaching civics to fourth graders. #edutwitter #socialstudies #civics

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NEW: Sharpen AI Skills While Kids Learn New Words.

Teacher-author Brett Vogelsinger describes four strategies he's using to encourage students to explore new vocabulary while examining AI bias and limitations.
#AIedu @theVogelman #edutwitter #vocabulary

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What’s lost when handwriting gets deprioritized in schools? According to the research, quite a lot. @edutopia

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You’ve probably heard about the healing powers of nature. Well, those healing powers have been scientifically validated. @ParentMap

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The Best Fun Videos For English Language Learners In 2026 – So Far https://t.co/Zau4a5v5Bf

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Four Interactive Maps Highlighting Books With Authors Or Plots From Each Country https://t.co/Tmp9kzt6Ia