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Physical, social, and emotional health are the top priorities in our learning communities. Period. End of story. Educators have been
Read morePhysical, social, and emotional health are the top priorities in our learning communities. Period. End of story. Educators have been
Read moreThere is not one right response or plan for school closures. Each school community faces different needs, contexts, and situations.
Read moreHow PAML scaffolds screencasts for students Students and their families at Peoples Academy Middle Level have participated in student led
Read moreWe’re not talking enough with students about climate change At least, many of us are not. At the Global Youth
Read moreWhen states around the country shifted towards standards-based, competency-based and proficiency-based learning and reporting, that involved separating the content-specific skills
Read moreWhat would it look like if your school plan was alive and represented in much of your day to day
Read moreFeedback is a key component of a successful, celebratory and growth-oriented student-centered conference. And your colleagues, your students and their
Read moreConnecting deeply with students matters. Research tell us this. So does teacher experience. Educators spend a lot of time learning
Read moreAs an instructional coach, I want to push myself on the fact that I rarely take the time to celebrate
Read moreWelcome to White River Valley’s outdoor classroom Students and faculty at Bethel Elementary and White River Valley Middle Schools firmly
Read moreInvolve learners with actionable data Wondering how to use data to inform progress for users in proficiency-based education? Assessment provides
Read moreUsing mergers as community opportunities Vermont Act 46 mergers challenged communities to restructure systems. Under a mandated merger, two schools
Read moreVTDigger reports that Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French said “From our standpoint, we portray districts being on a journey.
Read moreBINGO. Communication with student’s families outside of student led conferences (SLC) is vital. Giving parents the information they need in
Read moreWhat work looks like at St. Albans City School Students at St Albans City School, in St. Albans VT, have
Read morePublic displays of learning are not always the end. How do you know when meaningful, relevant, personalized and authentic learning
Read moreVideo reflection + social interaction The role of feedback and reflection are key strategies in best middle level practice for
Read moreWho let the dogs in? For some students, being ready to learn when they arrive at school is a big
Read more#gamechanger The growing trend of increasing student voice and choice in schools is opening authentic opportunities for dialogues between students
Read moreMaking sure Proficiency work includes all students Recently, I was in a middle school team meeting walking folks through some
Read moreWhat proficiency-based learning looks like Winooski Middle and High School, in bustling Winooski, VT, has been quietly making the journey
Read moreSchool leadership in turbulent times As schools prepare to welcome students through their doors, many educators are researching how to
Read moreTaking stock on implementing Vermont’s Act 77 “Do you know where you are?” Usually it’s a question medical professionals ask
Read moreStandard 3-part story-driven post: 1) what it is, 2) what it looks like in a school, 3) how to do it in your school
Read moreA flexible pathway for religious choice In a time when combining 21st century skills with personalized learning is in the thoughts of
Read moreFor exit tickets, student support & action research Using Google Forms and Google Sheets together can streamline your process and
Read moreIt’s about time I am fascinated with master schedules! This is certainly a massive understatement. I love the challenge of
Read moreNew ways to approach teaming Have you every showed up to in-service wondering what the new initiatives for the year
Read moreStudent Leadership: The time is now August is usually a time crammed with planning logistics for the start of the
Read moreMy 2016 Summer Reading List There are many thinks to look forward to as summer approaches. As an educator, I
Read moreA visualization exercise for changing classrooms It’s not your imagination. It really is the time of year when everyone gets
Read moreHow much do you want to change the world? As project-based learning gives students a way to tackle authentic problems
Read moreWhat was once a standard in news broadcasting and video game production has now found a new home in classrooms.
Read moreA case study in Shelburne Arts and citizenship is for 8th graders at Shelburne Community School. This past session, they
Read moreMore than just math? Let’s be honest, there’s not many days dedicated to the celebration of math or its concepts.
Read moreAs more and more school move to Chromebooks we receive lots of requests for chrome compatible programs and applications. In
Read moreTo know your team, start by knowing yourself A few years ago I had the opportunity to participate in the
Read moreKeep students centered in the conversation When it becomes time to talk about scheduling you can often feel the tension rise
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The Great Shelburne Pencil Drive In which we discover a direct link between Shelburne, Vermont and …Ghana? Last week I
Read morePart 2: sharing videos in Google Classroom, Drive, and YouTube In Part 1, we looked at tools for finding and editing
Read moreSchool approaches to filtering internet content As social media,Youtube, and gaming become more educationally relevant, how do we leverage their
Read moreWhat can educators do with Google Hangout? Much like being friends on social media, physical proximity has little to do
Read moreDigital workflow: What is it good for? In its simplest form, digital workflow exchanges the paper and pencil transfer of information
Read moreBecoming a Google Certified Educator My fascination with Google started in the early 2000’s simply from a financial interest. Here
Read moreSummer in Vermont brings on a different set of activities, a different pace of life, and an opportunity for renewal
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