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Strong communication with families helps build resilient school communities. TalkingPoints supports two-way communication between educators and families, making it easier to share updates and connect with families across languages: https://t.co/Y7WdbDGcSN

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A successful school year starts with strong routines and clear expectations. Explore classroom management strategies for face-to-face, virtual, and blended learning at your own pace: https://t.co/2DU0Sdo4vc #ClassroomManagement #TeacherPD

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A calm classroom can create more space for students to focus and learn. Classroom Zen offers simple mindfulness activities, calming strategies, and resources that can help bring moments of relaxation and reflection into the school day: https://t.co/Pzu2HTCjCJ

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Strong classroom routines can help students build executive function skills that last beyond the school day. This blog post shares practical strategies for creating daily routines that support organization, focus, self-management, and independence: https://t.co/5Uaq3gadQF

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Flexible grouping, ongoing assessment, and technology integration can strengthen differentiated instruction. Learn how with this self-paced PLU! https://t.co/vsp5LEp0Ul #DifferentiatedInstruction #ProfessionalLearning

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You don't need hiking boots to explore Yellowstone. These virtual tours give students a chance to experience the park's iconic landscapes and geothermal features from anywhere, creating opportunities for learning about geology, ecology, and conservation: https://t.co/bnsS5SwoPE

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Bring America's national parks into your classroom with resources from the National Park Service. Find lesson plans, activities, and educational materials that connect students with topics ranging from conservation and ecology to history and culture: https://t.co/MavehrbCPy

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Help students become history detectives with KidCitizen. This interactive resource uses primary sources to engage learners in exploring historical photographs and documents while developing critical-thinking and inquiry skills: https://t.co/KjZkDsXzWu

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Whether you're refining your reading instruction or building new knowledge, this self-paced PLU helps connect Science of Reading research to everyday teaching. Learn on your schedule: https://t.co/Bq6vYENFud #ScienceOfReading #Literacy

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National parks are full of stories worth exploring. The National Park Service Photos and Multimedia collection brings breathtaking images, videos, and other media into the classroom, offering a visual way to explore nature, history, and conservation: https://t.co/cccjutY3xq

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Looking for an evidence-based approach to literacy instruction? Learn the core concepts behind the Science of Reading at your own pace here: https://t.co/zuz9JNqw2E #SOR #Literacy #TeacherTwitter

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Want to provide feedback students can actually use? Explore practical rubric strategies that support growth, reflection, and achievement. (Plus, free edtech tools to help you create them efficiently!) Learn at your own pace: https://t.co/V4RN7c0g3t #Feedback #Rubrics #TeacherPD

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Looking for new ways to strengthen reading comprehension across your curriculum? This free, on-demand OK2Ask workshop explores how to use Reading Treks to build background knowledge and create meaningful learning experiences for students: https://t.co/OPgVtJlrZf

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Middle school readers thrive when instruction builds both skills and confidence. This TeachersFirst blog post shares practical strategies for fostering meaningful reading experiences, stronger connections, and engaged learners: https://t.co/OZ11oiXNNh

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Take students on a literary journey with the Reading Trek for ‘Uprising.’ This interactive, map-based experience helps readers connect the novel to real places and historical events while building comprehension, critical thinking, and global awareness: https://t.co/mmdmWSCuIc

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Happening today at 7 PM ET: We’re teaming up with @paect for “AI Tools for Back-to-School,” a fast-paced look at the best free AI tools for educators! It’s free to attend, & PA educators can earn Act 48 hours.

Join us: https://t.co/7E5l3F5YDO #edtech #professionallearning

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Looking for a strategy that works across subjects and grade levels? Thinking routines help students make connections, ask questions, and deepen understanding. Learn how to integrate them (and earn a certificate!) here: https://t.co/AMgoSkvDQQ #ThinkingRoutines #TeacherTwitter

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World Humanitarian Day on 8/19 is a meaningful time to introduce students to women whose leadership and service changed history. This TeachersFirst collection features lesson plans and classroom resources celebrating pioneering women from around the world: https://t.co/MRMBOe9Rdu

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Want to help students retain learning longer? Join us August 12 for "Intentional Lesson Design: Connecting Content, Skills, and Learning" and discover a research-backed approach you can apply in any classroom. Register today: https://t.co/rW62DUON4M #ProfessionalLearning #Edtech