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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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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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School & District Management Opinion Four Lessons School Administrators Learned Last Year & Will Apply in the Fall
Four school administrators share lessons learned during the past 18 months of COVID-19 and how they will apply them this fall.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 6, 2021
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10 min read
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Science Opinion Q&A Collections: Science Instruction
Eighty science educators answer 10 years' worth of questions about science instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 5, 2021
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4 min read
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Mathematics Opinion Q&A Collections: Math Instruction
Nearly 100 math educators answer 10 years of questions!
Larry Ferlazzo, August 4, 2021
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5 min read
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Teaching Opinion 11 Strategies for Facing This Year's Classroom Challenges
Four educators share suggestions on facing pandemic-related challenges this coming school year, including implementing consistent routines.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 3, 2021
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12 min read
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Teaching Opinion Q&A Collections: Differentiating Instruction
Posts and videos from the past 10 years offering practical suggestions on differentiating instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 3, 2021
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4 min read
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Assessment Opinion Q&A Collections: Assessment
Scores of educators share commentaries on the use of assessments in schools.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 2, 2021
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5 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Q&A Collections: Education Policy Issues
Posts on the key education policy issues from the past 10 years.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 31, 2021
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13 min read
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Q&A Collections: Writing Instruction
Ten years of advice from experienced teachers about writing instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 30, 2021
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8 min read
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Q&A Collections: Reading Instruction
Learn from nearly 100 teachers sharing their advice on various aspects of reading instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 30, 2021
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9 min read
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English Learners Opinion Q&A Collections: Teaching English-Language Learners
Ten years' worth of posts sharing the advice of over 100 experienced teachers of English-language learners.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 29, 2021
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12 min read
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