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The Trouble with Connecting Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Week

Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Week have been synonymous for a very long time, but they are not one and the same. Read Across American Week is a celebration started and created by the National Education Association in 1997.  The first Read Across America Day actually took place on March 2nd, 1998.  This day, …

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Lessons with Impact Series: Can math really be culturally relevant? Three Tips for success

A culturally relevant math class? Indeed, my friend, it can. There is often a misconception that math classes can’t be culturally relevant or shouldn’t be culturally relevant. It should be all about the numbers. There is no place for culture. I think this is because our definition of culture is so narrow. If we were …

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The Power of Having Your Students Choose Their One Word for the Year

Have you ever thought about the power of words, or choosing one word specifically on which to focus? It can be an incredible motivator. Having your students choose their one word to focus on for the year can be a game changer in their lives and your classroom.  Let me set the scene. It is …

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How to use The Power of Cultural Self Reflection with your Students

John Dewey said, “We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” Every experience students have is an opportunity to help them tap into their power as learners. Experiences outside of the classroom impact the way students view experiences inside the classroom and vice versa. As educators, we realize that, but do …

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The 5 Habits of a Culturally Competent Educator

I’ve heard it said that practice doesn’t make perfect, but it does make permanent.  To become and remain a culturally competent educator there are five habits you can practice.  Engage in personal & professional reflection  Understand mindset (awareness, acceptance, action) Participate in focused professional learning/lifetime learner  Be a goal setter and goal getter  Take Action …

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6 Steps to Process Points of Impact

Impact: the strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person As educators we are always being asked about the impact we are making in our schools and with our students. This is an important question because we have such a significant impact on both the school environment and the student experience. …

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