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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.

Education Opinion What Article Has Had an Impact on Your Teaching?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: What is an important article or blog post, that is still freely available online, that you read and has had a big impact on your teaching?
Larry Ferlazzo, May 10, 2018
1 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: 'Teaching Is Not a Job, But a Way of Life'
Amber Chandler, Daniel R. Venables, Wendi Pillars and comments from many readers finish-up this three-part series on if educators have had second-thoughts about their career choice.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 9, 2018
14 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: A Teacher's 'Pay Isn't Great, but the Rewards are Worth Everything'
Debbie, Silver, Julia G. Thompson, Jenny Edwards, Roberta Israeloff, George McDermott, and Kara Vandas contribute their responses to the question about if they ever had second thoughts about being a teacher.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 8, 2018
14 min read
Curriculum Opinion Author Interview With Kelly Gallagher & Penny Kittle: '180 Days'
Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle agreed to answer a few questions about their new book, "180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents."
Larry Ferlazzo, May 7, 2018
9 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: 'I Love My Job' as a Teacher
Shaeley Santiago, Anne Jenks, Sarah Thomas, Dr. Margarita Bianco and Stephen Lazar talk about if they have had second thoughts about entering the teaching profession.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 5, 2018
14 min read
Education Opinion Have You Had Second Thoughts About Choosing to Be a Teacher?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: If you had to do it all over again, would you still become a teacher? Why or why not?
Larry Ferlazzo, May 2, 2018
1 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: Principals Should Realize 'They Are Still Learners Themselves'
Jen Schwanke, William Sterrett, Amy Dujon, Dr. Raymond Smith, Pete Hall, Sandi Novak, Bonnie Houck, Ed. D., and Daniel Rechtschaffen share their ideas on how principals should do their job.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 1, 2018
25 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: Principals Should Be 'Connecting With Kids'
Mike Janatovich, Ann Mausbach, Kim Morrison, Otis Kriegel, Jonathan Eckert, Dr. David Geurin, and Robert Cunard contribute their thoughts on how principals should spend their time.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 30, 2018
15 min read
Professional Development Opinion Response: Being a Principal Means 'Spending Time Each Day Building Relationships'
PJ Caposey, Stephanie Brant, Megan Allen, Sanée Bell, and Rachael George share their ideas about how principals should spend their time.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 28, 2018
14 min read
Education Opinion How Should Principals Spend Their Time?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: How should principals spend their time?
Larry Ferlazzo, April 25, 2018
1 min read
Teaching Opinion Response: How to 'Weave Writing Throughout Science Lessons'
Anne Vilen, Sheila Waggoner, ReLeah Cossett Lent, Jason Wirtz, Amy Benjamin, Jennifer L. Altieri and Fred Ende contribute their suggestions on incorporating writing into science classes.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 23, 2018
25 min read
Teaching Opinion Response: Ways to Integrate Writing Into Science Classes
Mary K. Tedrow, Amy Roediger, Dr. Maria Grant,Diane Lapp,EdD, Mandi White, Tara Dale and Becky Bone share their suggestions for how to integrating writing into science classes.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 21, 2018
20 min read
Education Opinion How Do You Integrate Writing in Science Classes?
The new question-of-the-week is: How do you integrate writing in science classes?
Larry Ferlazzo, April 18, 2018
1 min read
Education Opinion 'Change Doesn't Come Simply Because We Wish It': Sonia Nieto on Justice & Teaching
Today's "A Look Back" features a response contributed by educator and author Sonia Nieto.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 17, 2018
7 min read