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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'Fair Means Providing What They Need'
This four-part series on "fair" versus "equal" is being "wrapped up" today with answers from Rick Wormeli, Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D., Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, Ph.D., and Dr. Sheila Wilson.
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'Equitable Practices Elevate Everyone'
Dr. Debbie Silver, Gloria Brown Brooks, Tasha Moyer, Barbara Blackburn, and LaChawn Smith discuss if "fair" means "equal" in the realm of education.
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Student Differences Are Not Deficits
Today's commentaries on the difference between treating students "equally" and "fairly" come from Kelly Capatosto, Gina Laura Gullo, Cheryl Staats, Dr. PJ Caposey, Ashley McCall, Orion Nolan, Jen Schwanke, Marisa Nathan, Carol Bruzzano, Keisha Rembert, and Tatiana Esteban.
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'Fair Is Not Equal'
Educators discuss the difference between treating students "fairly" and "equally."
Education
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What Is the Difference Between Treating Students 'Fairly' & 'Equally'?
The new question-of-the-week is: What is the difference between treating students "fairly" and treating them "equally"? What are some examples of how that looks in the classroom?
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Start With the Content & Not With the Tech
Danielle Herro, Blake Harvard, Michael D. Toth, Michael Fisher, and Kenneth Tam wrap up this three-part series on using technology with students.
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Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom
Jayme Linton, Eric Sheninger, Cindy Garcia, Suzanne Lucas, Ari Flewelling, Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, Dr. Carolyn Brown, and Dr. Jerry Zimmermann contribute their ideas on how to use ed tech.
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Technology 'Doesn't Replace Good Teaching'
Anne Jenks, Michelle Shory, Ed.S, Irina V. McGrath, Ph.D, Kim Jaxon, Dr. Beth Gotcher, Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, Ph.D., and Keisha Rembert share their suggestions for using tech effectively in class.
Education
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What Guidelines Should We Apply When Using Tech in the Classroom?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: What are helpful guidelines to keep in mind when using tech in the classroom?
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Students Should Not Believe a Grade 'Defines Who They Currently Are'
A three-part series on how to handle grading is "wrapped up" today with commentaries by Dennis Griffin Jr, Scott Wurdinger, and Douglas Reeves.
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Teachers Can Implement 'Equitable Grading'
Joe Feldman, Julia Thompson, Madeline Whitaker Good, and Andrew Sharos share their ideas on how teachers can handle grading student work.
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Grades Should Be a 'Feedback Tool'
Alfonso (Al) Gonzalez, Cathy Vatterott, Heather Wolpert-Gawron, and Cindy Garcia "kick off" a three-part series on best grading practices.
Education
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What Are Your Best Recommendations for How to Handle Grading?
The new question-of-the-week is: What are your best recommendations for how to handle grading?
Teaching
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'Building Student Engagement Begins With Community & Relationships'
Paula Mellom, Rebecca Hixon, Jodi Weber, Dr. PJ Caposey, Blake Harvard, Katie White, Michael Fisher, and Meena Srinivasan discuss how to best promote student engagement.