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Classroom Q&A

With Larry Ferlazzo

In this EdWeek blog, an experiment in knowledge-gathering, Ferlazzo will address readers’ questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other issues facing teachers. Send your questions to lferlazzo@epe.org. Read more from this blog.

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.

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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Instructional Strategies
Ten years of posts from over 100 teachers about multiple types of instructional strategies.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 20, 2021
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12 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Professional Development
150 educators offer professional-development advice.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 19, 2021
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15 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Relationships in Schools
Ten years of posts about why and how teachers should prioritize building and sustaining positive relationships with their students.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 18, 2021
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4 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion Q&A Collections: Teacher Leadership
Ten years of posts about teacher leadership by teachers who have been demonstrating it.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 17, 2021
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3 min read
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Teaching Opinion Five Strategies for Implementing Accelerated Learning
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher share suggestions on how to carry out accelerated learning, including through building student confidence.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 16, 2021
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8 min read
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Teaching Opinion 'Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success'—An Interview With Author Christopher Emdin
The author talks about student rights in the classroom, student discovery of knowledge, and viewing students through the asset lens.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 15, 2021
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9 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Q&A Collections: Administrator Leadership
Ten years of posts from and about principals and superintendents.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 14, 2021
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7 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Learning & the Brain
In the past 10 years, the education field has discovered a lot about the science of learning. Contributors share ways to use that in school.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 13, 2021
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1 min read
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School & District Management Opinion 17 Actions Administrators Can Take Now to Support Students & Teachers
The year ahead is going to be "insanely difficult." Innovation, educator agency, and equity will help leaders bring success to schools.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 12, 2021
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15 min read
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School & District Management Opinion 'Listening Is Free'—How Administrators Can Support Teachers This Year
Clearly define and articulate your values and find ways to bring people together are two ways principals and assistant principals can help.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 11, 2021
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7 min read
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Special Education Opinion Q&A Collections: The Inclusive Classroom
Ten years of posts from experienced teachers of students with learning differences.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 10, 2021
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2 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion Q&A Collections: Entering the Teaching Profession
Ten years' worth of advice for those considering a teaching career.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 9, 2021
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2 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Author Interviews
Over 100 interviews with authors of some of the most important education books published over the past 10 years.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 9, 2021
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13 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Advice for New Teachers
If you're just entering the teaching profession, here are 10 years of advice for you!
Larry Ferlazzo, August 7, 2021
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2 min read
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