An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools.
Teaching
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6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for Teachers
Teachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.
English Learners
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Teaching English Learners Is Complex. Here Are Some Tested Strategies
Teachers can start by shifting how we think about language development.
Teaching
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The Books That Teachers Say Made Them Better at Their Job
Educators have taken inspiration through books dealing with a diverse range of subject.
Teaching
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Your Students Should Be Setting Learning Goals. Tips for Teachers to Make It Happen
In her new book, educator Valerie Bolling offers tips for helping students set and carry out goals.
Families & the Community
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'Constant Anxiety': What a Chicago Teacher Witnesses as ICE Swarms
What federal immigration agents are doing in Chicago doesn't look like democracy, an educator says.
Teaching
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How These Teachers Are Solving Their Biggest Challenges
Rare is the teacher who doesn't face obstacles. Here are strategies for overcoming some.
Teaching
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Practical Tips for Creating a Safe and Supportive Space for Students
Student learning, engagement, and behavior are all affected by stress. Learn to recognize the signs.
Equity & Diversity
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Schools Cannot Afford to Ignore Race and Identity
People often don't notice discrimination if it doesn't affect them directly.
Equity & Diversity
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In Today's Political Climate, Teachers Must Center Empathy
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah offers guidance on how teachers can model courage and leadership for students.
Teaching
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Teachers on When Their Administrators Get It Wrong
At times, administrators make decisions without considering the consequences.
Artificial Intelligence
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Teachers Share More Ways to Engage AI in the Classroom
Introduce AI as a minor step in assignments because it will be present regardless.
Teaching
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The Ins and Outs of Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding different cultures is a skill all students need.
Teaching
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Zaretta Hammond: Teachers Can Rebuild Students' 'Learning Power'
In a new book, Zaretta Hammond likens the role of teachers to that of athletic trainers building students' academic muscle.
Social Studies
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Over Half My Students Saw Video of Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Here’s How I Responded
An established classroom routine to discuss current events can help educators navigate hard conversations with their students.