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Chris Overhoff

@ojc223

Concept-Based Curriculum & Instruction and Education Consultant; Success Manager for Toddle; Educator since 1991-involved in IB/PYP since 1998.

 Boynton Beach, FL
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Joined May 2009
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Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay made this school famous. Here’s what parents think of it now.

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay made this school famous. Here’s what parents think of it now.

Despite low test scores, parents give Brooklyn’s P.S. 307 high praise

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Facilitating ‘Risky’ Play in Preschool

Facilitating ‘Risky’ Play in Preschool

Going a little beyond what they already know how to do helps children test their abilities, problem-solve, and build confidence.

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Pediatricians Raise the Alarm On the Effect of Trump's Immigration Crackdown on Kids | KQED

Pediatricians Raise the Alarm On the Effect of Trump's Immigration Crackdown on Kids | KQED

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about...

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Strengthening Reading Comprehension with Reciprocal Teaching - Dr. Catlin Tucker

Strengthening Reading Comprehension with Reciprocal Teaching - Dr. Catlin Tucker

Related Podcast Episode Reading comprehension affects almost every aspect of a student’s work in school. When students struggle to make sense of what they read, the impact extends far beyond their...

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Tips for Creating 'Reachable Moments' With Students | KQED

Tips for Creating 'Reachable Moments' With Students | KQED

Common greetings, like 'How are you?,' may do little to create real opportunities for building relationships.

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Setting Up Math Activities That Are Connected to Students’ Lives

Setting Up Math Activities That Are Connected to Students’ Lives

Middle and high school teachers can explore art, sports, recipes, shopping, and financial topics to show students that math is part of their lives.

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Adults Have Struggled to Set Rules for AI In School. These Teens Figured It Out | KQED

Adults Have Struggled to Set Rules for AI In School. These Teens Figured It Out | KQED

Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.

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Cognition—The Fifth “C” That Can’t Wait ascd.org/blogs/cognition-the… via @ASCD

Cognition—The Fifth “C” That Can’t Wait

The 4Cs have long anchored 21st century learning, but as AI reshapes what it means to think, solve, and work, we need a new one.

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21 Awesome Books for Young Readers About Neurodivergent Kids

21 Awesome Books for Young Readers About Neurodivergent Kids

There’s something for every young reader in this roundup, including board books, graphic novels, series, nonfiction, and more.

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Should the US do the same?? I like it! npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-585…
Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

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Inside the Latest Global Research on School Cellphone Bans | KQED

Inside the Latest Global Research on School Cellphone Bans | KQED

The first wave of studies raises questions about other digital distractions and cellphones at home.

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California colleges introduce AI majors to meet rising demand edsource.org/?page_id=757604 via @edsource
California colleges introduce AI majors to meet rising demand

California colleges introduce AI majors to meet rising demand

UC San Diego has introduced a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence. USC will begin offering the degree in the fall.

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Making Student Thinking Visible During Writing Assignments

Making Student Thinking Visible During Writing Assignments

This update on the old-school strategy of using index cards to collect textual evidence helps students slow down and focus on each stage of the writing process.

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Kindergartners Aren't Talking Enough in Class. Why That Matters

In the quest to develop young readers, oral language takes a back seat to the written word, say experts.

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Student Researchers Need to Become Independent Investigators

Student Researchers Need to Become Independent Investigators

In a world full of misinformation, teaching research isn’t just about completing an assignment. It’s about helping students become independent investigators.

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Beyond the Classroom: How School Districts Are Building Real-World Career Pathways

Some school districts are moving well beyond career simulations, partnering instead with clients in the community to give students opportunities to ...

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College Students, Professors are Making Their Own AI Rules. They Don't Always Agree | KQED

College Students, Professors are Making Their Own AI Rules. They Don't Always Agree | KQED

More than three years after ChatGPT debuted, AI has become a part of everyday life — and professors and students are still figuring out how or if they should use it.

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How to Engage Productively on Social Media as a Teacher

How to Engage Productively on Social Media as a Teacher

Although many platforms are designed to reward provocation and outrage, we can choose how we interact with different perspectives.

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If You Want Students to Learn, Don’t Tell Them 'Pay Attention!' Try This Instead | KQED

If You Want Students to Learn, Don’t Tell Them 'Pay Attention!' Try This Instead | KQED

The attention economy makes focusing a struggle for students. Here’s what we can do to help.

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Design Thinking in World Language Classes

Design Thinking in World Language Classes

Teachers can use the five-stage approach of design thinking to boost students’ engagement, motivation, and comprehension.

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