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Join James Simons and me for our second annual Month of Gratitude. Sign up today, and we will send you a short note each day of November sharing three unique things from the past 24 hours we are grateful for and inviting you to do the same. This ongoing, research-supported practice pushes us to scan the world for positivity, rewiring our brains and increasing our happiness in the process. Spread the gratitude by sharing the sign-up link with your students, colleagues, friends, and families. https://lnkd.in/e8ckKyfs #gratitude #positivity #november #Thanksgiving

Even though the school year is in full swing, there’s still time for hands-on professional learning and collaboration with other passionate educators! Cor creative partners is offering a Unit Launch Series for history teachers who are new to the Investigating History curriculum. Each session provides hands-on learning experiences that immerse participants in the inquiry and investigation approach from both the student and teacher perspectives. The series will cover key content and skills for Units 1-4, allowing educators to practice, internalize, and effectively plan for the upcoming unit within a supportive community of peers.  See the link below for more details and hope to see you there!

Are you an experienced history teacher looking for meaningful and practical support as you work through the Investigating History curriculum? We are excited to announce a four-part masterclass series for experienced teachers, co-hosted by cor creative partners and Academic Discoveries. Participants will explore student-centered strategies that support independent learning and the development of leadership skills. Sessions will include opportunities to apply learning and debrief classroom experiences with other committed educators. Teachers will leave feeling energized to bring the IH curriculum to life.

Remember the anticipation that you felt when a new school year was about to begin? Whether it was excitement, joy, or a touch of nervousness, that feeling marked the start of new opportunities for goal setting and growth. At cor, the first day of school symbolizes a fresh start and a chance to make meaningful progress toward our goals. In our latest newsletter, we’re excited to share a resource designed to help students craft their own Student Leader Profile—our take on the traditional Learner Profile. This tool empowers students to lead with confidence and develop a strong sense of self as learners. #loveschool #startofschool #goals #growth #corevalues #studentleaderprofile #learnerprofile

Lesson planning can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to ensuring that every lesson is engaging, effective, and inquiry-driven. Educators often face the challenge of balancing content delivery with the need to create a dynamic learning environment that develops skills and meets the needs of all students. While launching the first unit of the Investigating History (IH) curriculum with the middle school team at Dover-Sherborn, we introduced the Investigating History curriculum’s Lesson Internalization Map as a resource to help teachers deeply understand and absorb the lessons that they will be teaching. 6th and 7th grade teachers focused on internalizing a lesson from Unit 1, exploring the differences between this new internalization approach and their previous planning methods, while also prioritizing new planning routines as they move to fully adopt the IH curriculum. If you're interested in adopting this free, comprehensive, authentic, inquiry-and skills-based curriculum which is fully aligned to the 2018 Massachusetts History/Social Science Framework, let’s connect. #loveschool #investigatinghistory #curriculumlaunch #inquiry #workshops #professionaldevelopment #lessonplanning #lessoninternalization #culturallyresponsiveteaching #connection #corevalues #partnership

It was a pleasure to continue the work with St. Mary of the Assumption School. Connection is one of our core values and we are grateful for our continued partnership! #loveschool #curriculumplanning #culturallyresponsiveteaching #workshops #professionaldevelopment #connection #corevalues #partnership

We are so grateful to be doing work that feels so meaningful to us with such a wonderful team!

For the first time ever, Massachusetts educators have access to a comprehensive, authentic, inquiry- and skills-based curriculum fully aligned to the 2018 Massachusetts History/Social Science Framework. Developed by DESE in collaboration with teachers and history scholars, the Investigating History curriculum is now available to schools and districts for students in grades 5-7. Whether you are a teacher or school leader, implementing new curriculum can be a challenge. Join us on August 1st and 2nd from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Curry College in Milton, MA for our Investigating History Curriculum Launch Summer Institute where you will have the opportunity to explore IH content, routines, and structures, while also meeting and collaborating with other educators from across the state to launch the first unit through connecting on topics like engaging students in discourse and meaning-making. More information (including a link to register) can be found at https://lnkd.in/ew3Edgn6 We look forward to seeing you in August!