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Kick off 2023 by backwards planning for the rest of the year.
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Check out our TBR lists for 2023!
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We’re wrapping up 2022 with our list of top books that we’ve read this year!
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Life coach, Blair Wilson, joins Amanda for a conversation about combating perfectionism, especially around the holidays.
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We’re sharing what the process of a unit makeover could be like for a unit that uses The Great Gatsby as a vehicle for learning.
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We’re sharing what the process of a unit makeover could be like for a unit that uses The Great Gatsby as a vehicle for learning.
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We’re celebrating American Thanksgiving week with a fun episode of our current fall favorite things for teachers!
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Ready for a sub plans hack? We’re spilling our 5-step approach to stress-free sub plans!
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Today we’re sharing two specific examples of favorite assessments that we have used with our students.
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We’re going to give you specific examples of group work activities that have worked brilliantly in our classes.
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Hear why it’s so important to start your units in a way that piques curiosity and student interest…with gateway activities!
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Have you considered using text pairings for your next unit? Kelsi shares how she and Amanda came up with a plan to pair Macbeth with A Long Way Down for a unit that made a big impact on her students.
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