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Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Lesson Plans

By Lauren Santucci — August 10, 2023 3:25
Global history teacher Alis Anasal writes the schedule on a white board in her classroom at West Brooklyn Community High School on Oct. 29, 2020, in New York.
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As educators prepare for a new school year, state teachers of the year share helpful insights they’ve learned from their experiences with creating lesson plans, including building flexibility into the process and planning for each day.

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As a video producer, Lauren Santucci produces, films, and edits meaningful, human-interest digital video and works closely with Education Week editors and reporters. Prior to joining Education Week in 2022, she produced videos for Al Jazeera, FRONTLINE PBS, and The Texas Tribune. She has a master’s degree in visual journalism from Ohio University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
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