One breath at a time is an acceptable plan
This is not a new year’s post. And everything seems to have gone terribly wrong that can But one breath
Read moreThis is not a new year’s post. And everything seems to have gone terribly wrong that can But one breath
Read moreIt’s not you; difficult conversations are a lot right now. While it’s fair to say that the history of the
Read moreWhen is a “lol” not a “lol”? Would a “ftw” hit as hard by any other name? Two things: Shakespeare’s
Read moreHow do you blend a time-honored tradition and an unprecedented moment of social, civil and personal upheaval? Carefully. Very carefully.
Read moreDe-Colonizing Your Thanksgiving Curriculum is the title of an interactive online workshop for educators offered in late October and early
Read moreWhat does outdoor education and place-based learning look like right now? One of the recommendations from leading health officials
Read moreBecause being “present” is very different from simply being here. Everyone reading this blog has very clearly moved on from
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Yeah. Me too. Everything is a lot. Everything… keeps getting to be even more of a lot, and somehow we
Read moreIn some way, shape or form, we are all going to be using videoconferencing with students in the near future,
Read moreIt’s becoming increasingly difficult to think and talk about innovative school change. It’s difficult to see the start of this
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This show is a little different. Listeners, I want you to think of this show… as a pre-show. Let me
Read moreThe days of hosting public exhibitions and showcases in the school gymnasium appear to be over. For now. Some schools
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I’m Jeanie Phillips and we’re back for a third season of vted Reads! Books by, for and with Vermont educators.
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A couple of weeks ago, we had the chance to take part in a collaboration between the Vermont Agency of
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Listeners: our hearts are breaking. Our hearts are breaking for all of Vermont’s Black students, Black educators, and Black families.
Read more“What is the implication for how we understand ourselves and each other in reference to our racial identities? And if
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In this episode of The 21st Century Classroom: I don’t think a lot of people think that I’m a hunter.
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I’m Jeanie Phillips, and this is Vermont Ed Reads: books by, for and with Vermont educators. Today we’re joined by
Read moreJOY + CARE + RESILIENCE Lots of educators, students and families are telling us that we can’t simply replicate in-classroom
Read moreGetting books in the hands of students is crucial to supporting their sense of well-being and reducing anxiety during the
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I’m Jeanie Phillips and welcome to #vted Reads, we are here to talk books for educators, by educators and with
Read moreOn this episode of The 21st Century Classroom: M.: I learned to, well, use a computer. That’s a big one.
Read moreAhem. Or a pop-up edu-video. Here’s one we made earlier! And yes, we were inspired by the late great VH-1
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I’m Jeanie Phillips: welcome to #vted Reads, the podcast by for and with Vermont educators. And today, with Vermont students
Read moreFeedback is a key component of a successful, celebratory and growth-oriented student-centered conference. And your colleagues, your students and their
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On this episode of the 21st Century Classroom: Veronica: My name is Veronica, I’m 13, and I’m in eighth grade.
Read moreWhat could it look like to get credit for real world math proficiency? Here’s something you should know about me:
Read moreWhat does it take for us to see parent-teacher conferences as celebrations? What does it take for families to see
Read moreThe Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education’s recent book, Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades, published by Harvard Education Press, places
Read moreAt Flood Brook School, middle level teachers believe in an integrated approach to curriculum delivery. Four years into implementing an
Read moreThere’s more math, biology, and chemistry than you’d think. It’s a wintry morning in one of the coldest Februarys in
Read more7 tips for educators Create a place where all students lives are seen and valued. Expand the idea of what
Read more“I think every school should do it!” Soup to nuts, curiosity projects — Genius Hour, 20% time or passion projects
Read moreBright Spots: They say imitation is the highest form of flattery… I guess I’m flattered. It never ceases to amaze
Read moreThe Case of The Library Diversity Audit Whose stories are being told in your library? Whose stories are being left
Read moreThink Global Goals, make local change The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious goals that countries, organizations, and
Read moreMettawee creates school “bank” to crowdfund field trip spending money Mettawee Community School, in West Pawlet VT, loves tradition. They’re
Read moreWhat’s the plan? Here’s a quick reminder of my focus question for this year’s Learning Lab: How can social justice
Read moreStudents are an integral part of Learning Lab VT. They have to be. When educators sign up to host Learning
Read moreWithout question a big #highfive goes out to the opening of classroom and school doors through visiting other schools and
Read moreIt’s about providing choice in reflection tools Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) across the state have taken many different forms and
Read moreThe Year of Yes Or, Why My Kids Have Their Phones Out… I am a stickler for a plan. Type
Read moreHow do educators personalize learning to engage, inspire & motivate students? We’re pleased to share that our new book,
Read moreStudents in Courtney Elliott’s class work on a Mystery Skype with a class in Wisconsin to demonstrate communication skills
Read moreReviving Manchester’s past through oral histories & 3D printing With support from the local historical society, 7th graders in Manchester
Read more“A Tale of Three Projects” Two Vermont educators share how they measure success with project-based learning units… in space! Allan
Read moreBurke students share their learning with district leaders How many school board meetings have you sat through where the only
Read moreNew to podcasts? Listen to a few! Before you jump into creating a podcast, get familiar with the format. Here
Read moreThere is very little learning without reflection. John Dewey himself noted: “We do not learn from experience… we learn from
Read moreTasha Grey’s Learning Lab Reflection: As much as I love division with fractions, and think it makes perfect sense,
Read moreChange is hard! And changing a school procedure that has been the same forever is even harder! Leland and Gray
Read moreA recipe for video-making proficiency The ubiquity of the digital camera, whether mounted in smartphone, tablet or Chromebook, is getting
Read more#10 will shock and appall you… Here are 16 best practices we try to follow as writers on this blog.
Read moreWhen asked “what is your working definition of personalized learning?” Charlie Herzog, an educator at Flood Brook replied: “Relevancy is
Read morePeoples Academy Middle Level shares their action research “It’s getting personal”. Peoples Academy Middle Level teachers discuss how they’ve created
Read moreHow Passion Projects can fire up a student-led conference Julia is a student at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, in
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Flexible pathways in digital music We had a chance to hear from student digital audio producers at Randolph Union High
Read moreThe Good, the Bad, and the Bot What does it look like when twitter bots work towards improving our world?
Read moreLeland & Gray students take on a school community makeover At Leland & Gray Union Middle High School, students decided
Read morePadlet, Google Keep and Corkulous — oh my! 1.Padlet Padlet’s been a go-to for a number of our educators for
Read moreHow do you get fresh eggs on a school menu? Students at The Dorset School, in Dorset VT, did
Read moreWelcome to the Best Part of My Week And yours, likely. Peoples Academy Middle Level educator Joe Speers shares how
Read moreStarting how you mean to go on New year, new students. New school, sometimes, and a whole new opportunity to
Read moreWelcome back! You’re doing amazing. Oh those heady #1st5days of school. So much shrieking, so much laughter — and students
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