Relentlessly searching for great middle grades resources (4-8). Facebook: https://xitter.cf/t.co/4TGOVXMFFR

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REVIEW: A Framework to Disrupt Monolingual Bias. Lillian Ardell’s book challenges us to reflect honestly on how our instructional choices position language as a problem, a right, or a resource, writes teacher Melinda Stewart. #EL #ML #ELL @CorwinPress middleweb.com/54684/a-framew…
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NEW – Rethinking Professional Learning: “Me” to “We” The best professional learning doesn't ask teachers to choose between practical strategies and meaningful collaboration. It offers both, says Kendra Cameron-Jarvis. #edleaders #edleadership #coaching middleweb.com/54638/rethinki…
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Making Student Podcasts a Pleasure to Watch. Rachel's eighth grade classes are using Erik Palmer's effective speaking framework to liven up their "I'm Passionate About" podcast & video presentations. #edutwitter #speech #middleschool @erik_palmer @AMLE middleweb.com/54652/make-stu…
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REVIEW: Building Collaboration in Co-Taught Classrooms. Whether you’re new to co-teaching or a vet looking for a reset, this excellent book earns a place on your professional shelf, says ELA teacher @SarahGaetano1 . #coteaching #specialed @RoutledgeEOE middleweb.com/54610/build-co…
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NEW: Helping Students Make Better Use of Feedback. Curtis Chandler shows how to craft feedback so students see it not as a list of things they've done wrong but as a tipsheet showing them where to go next. #teachingtips #edleadership @CurtisChandler6 middleweb.com/54593/helping-…
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NEW: The What, Why & How of Productive Struggle. Barbara Blackburn & Sherry Johnson discuss what productive struggle is, why it's important & how teachers can utilize the process to accelerate learning. #teaching #instruction @BarbBlackburn #edutwitter middleweb.com/54564/the-what…
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REVIEW: Using Online Talks to Teach Public Speaking Todd Stanley offers a thoughtful collection of tools for teachers to start using online talks to incorporate more public speaking in their classrooms. #speaking @prufrockpress @the_gifted_guy middleweb.com/54515/how-onli…
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NEW: Is Being “A Nation of Readers” Still Possible? Scripted science of reading programs won't solve the reading crisis says literacy expert Laura Robb. Listening to stories & reading real books is fundamental. #reading @LRobbTeacher @ERobbPrincipal middleweb.com/54524/is-being…
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REVIEW: A Weekly Guide to the Heart of Teaching. The Teacher’s Year offers support to teachers through each week of the school year. Reviewer Sarah Cooper believes it will help us meet seasonal challenges and savor the joys. #teaching middleweb.com/54466/a-weekly…
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NEW: When Kids Collaborate Across Content Areas Collaboration is no longer just an occasional group activity – it's a core strategy for deep learning. Teacher and NBCT Kathie Palmieri shares humanities and STEM ideas. #edutwitter @Kathie_Palmieri middleweb.com/54488/when-kid…
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