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Building Collaborative and Reflective Skills in Students: 5 activities to use at the start of the year
""I think there's this misconception that there's no structure in PBL, that it's just kids fluidly moving towards the completion of projects, but as...
Don’t start next school year with project-based learning; Start with the Profile of a Graduate Instead
When introducing project-based learning to staff, parents, and students, I've witnessed nearly every school leader make the same mistake: They don't...
How to Effectively Reflect on a Challenging Year: With staff, students and colleagues
How will you reflect on the 2021-2022 school year? Like many educators, right now reflection might be the last thing on your mind. I felt the same...
The Kind of School Leaders I Work With: The 5 Qualities They Possess
That's Instructional Coach/Teacher Leader Anne Robinson pictured above. She's pretty awesome. She's holding the mug I just sent to her to celebrate...
How to create more confident presenters: 5 quick and easy strategies
It's the end of the year, and you just finished a major project with students. In less than 48 hours they will be sharing their work with peers,...
Responding to the Uvalde, Texas Tragedy: Building Safety and Connection in Schools
I woke up this morning wanting to write about new innovations in education, project case studies from inspirational schools, and stories of...
Running an Effective Model United Nations Club/Project: Insights from Peers
Global Conflicts can be pretty overwhelming to address with students. They are complex, involve a diverse range of perspectives, and a deep...
Your Fun Summer Project: And How to Introduce kids to PBL next year
That's a picture of me almost 20 years ago in Venice Italy. Don't laugh. 🤣 I was a young, idealistic 22 year old and it was my first trip abroad...
Designing a Cross-Disciplinary, SEL Focused Project w/ KPIS
How can one project unite previously isolated teachers, build SEL and cross-disciplinary skills in students, and transform a community? Welcome to...
How Not To Finish The School Year: 3 Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead
Ah, it's that magic time of the year. Well...not as much magical as it is stressful. Our Spring Breaks are over, grade books are closing, and our...
5 Strategies to Create High-Functioning Teams; The American Dream Podcast Project
Do you ever introduce projects or tasks that require students to work in groups or teams in your classroom? What are some of your greatest...
From Fun Project to Deep and Meaningful Project-Based Experience: 3 Questions to ask
Can I vent for a second? My adorable niece just finished presenting her 'historical site' project and asked if she could share it with me. Of...
Helping students understand geo-political complexities in the 🇺🇦 MUN Project
How do we help students make geo-political associations and connections in preparing for their Model United Nations Project and Conference? This was...
Helping Students Understand Multiple 🇺🇦 Perspectives: ‘Walk the Line’ Activity
Have you started debates yet for your 🇺🇦 Model United Nations Conference? Last week we discussed the importance of scaffolding the skills students...
Model United Nations Conference: Building Critical Thinkers, Empowering Global Citizens
This spotlight experience is shared in its entirety by Rafael Villaseñor Santiago, the Director of Innovation at Colegio Champal in Mexico. His...
Scaffolding Skills for your 🇺🇦 Model United Nations Project: 🥗 Fruit Salad and 🐅 Zoo Animals
Holding your first Model United Nations Conference can be scary for students. It requires the ability to think quick on their feet, speak publicly,...
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