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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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Recruitment & Retention Opinion Want to Retain Teachers? Try These Strategies
Better money is a solid first step. But teachers need to be treated as professionals if they are to stay.
Larry Ferlazzo, February 12, 2025
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12 min read
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Culturally Responsive Teaching Is Misunderstood. How to Correct That
Nearly 30 years have passed since scholars identified this instructional approach, yet educators still struggle to execute it.
Larry Ferlazzo, February 7, 2025
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11 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion Wondering How to Deal With AI in Your Classroom? Try These Ideas
Technology tools aren’t magic. Consider whether they will support what you're trying to do in the classroom.
Larry Ferlazzo, February 5, 2025
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6 min read
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Teaching Opinion Trump’s Executive Orders Are Coming Fast. Here’s What Teachers Can Do
Here are steps teachers can take to help students in the face of the president's executive orders.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 29, 2025
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4 min read
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Teaching Opinion 10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President
On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Here’s how to support them.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 22, 2025
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4 min read
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School & District Management Opinion When School Leaders Deliver Bad Directives
One of the upshots of issuing lame orders is breaking the trust of teachers, which may never be regained.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 21, 2025
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10 min read
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Teaching Opinion Student Motivation Is a Perennial Concern. What Are We Missing?
Even if we want to achieve a goal, there are reasons why we don't. This can explain what's happening with students.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 15, 2025
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5 min read
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Teaching Opinion Advice From Over 1,200 Experienced Educators at Your Fingertips
Need help with using AI in the classroom? How about teaching students to write? Or fostering relationships? Plenty is available here.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 13, 2025
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1 min read
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Teaching Opinion Teachers Are Faced With Constant Challenges. Here's How to Overcome Them
Three veteran educators offer their expert guidance on how to manage even the toughest classroom scenarios.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 7, 2025
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9 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion 9 Ways to Support Student Mental Health
There are countless reasons for students' mental health woes. Here's how educators are successfully stepping in.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 6, 2025
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10 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What Works in Social-Emotional Learning? Teachers Share Their Best Strategies
There’s a lot of SEL content out there. What actually works for teachers is another matter.
Larry Ferlazzo, December 30, 2024
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9 min read
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Policy & Politics Opinion Larry Ferlazzo’s 9 Education Predictions for 2025
The education community should brace itself for a tough year ahead.
Larry Ferlazzo, December 17, 2024
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2 min read
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Policy & Politics Opinion The Best and Worst Education News of 2024
There was plenty to celebrate in public education this year, but not all was rosy.
Larry Ferlazzo, December 16, 2024
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5 min read
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Don't Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This Instead
Creating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.
Larry Ferlazzo, December 11, 2024
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11 min read
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