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Are you ready to break free from the constraints of an education system that isn’t working for all of our children and embrace a future where every student thrives? You’re not alone. Innovation and change has never been more possible in schools than now, today. Discover the secrets to creating extraordinary learning environments in our new book: https://lnkd.in/gJ5CJqR6

Are you ready to break free from the constraints of an education system that isn’t working for all of our children and embrace a future where every student thrives? You’re not alone. Innovation and change has never been more possible in schools than now, today. Discover the secrets to creating extraordinary learning environments in our upcoming book: https://lnkd.in/gJ5CJqR6

💡 Great questions lead to deeper learning—and the Question Continuum Routine makes mastering them easy. Ever wondered how to help students master the art of questioning? Dive into the Question Continuum Routine from Inquiry Mindset: Questions Edition by Trevor MacKenzie. 🧠✨ Inside this month’s Teachers Need Teachers Book Club (TNT), we’re exploring simple, impactful strategies like this ⬇️ to spark curiosity, scaffold learning, and transform classrooms into inquiry and questioning hubs. 📒 Try it with your students and join the conversation in TNT or right here in the comments! 📌 Book club link in the comments. Thank you, Penelope Pareja, for co-facilitating our learning! #InquiryMindset #TeachersNeedTeachers #ProfessionalGrowth

New book alert! 📚 "Extraordinary Learning for All" from Transcend Education shares how to create innovative schools where every student thrives. Filled with practical strategies and inspiring stories, this book is a must-read for anyone passionate about education. Pre-order now! https://lnkd.in/etJPZkR3

Tune in to our latest shortcast, "Be As Good A Student As You Are A Teacher," to discover the transformative power of lifelong learning. Gain insights on how continuous growth can enhance your teaching and impact the academic community. Don't miss out on these valuable strategies to foster a culture of learning and innovation. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gwpdUurm

🚨 New blog alert! Explore the new blog, "Teaching Controversial Topics: Rethinking the Driving Question," by Ryan Sprott, PBLWorks Director of National Faculty. Teaching controversial topics can be challenging, but it also offers rich treasures of transformational learning. Using a PBL framework, Ryan reimagined his approach and, after years of refining his practice, collaborated with students to experiment with approaches that unlocked the power of controversial topics. In this blog, he shares some of those impactful ideas. Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/40yvRxb

Have you ever wanted a step-by-step guide for running a World Café or a Chalk Talk? Or perhaps a playbook for PLCs that offers specific routines for co-constructing student clarity on expected outcomes or effectively giving and receiving feedback? This new series of playbooks delivers exactly that—detailed visuals that guide you through high-impact strategies, step by step. This book is filled with images because we know that visuals are powerful tools. Every picture tells a story, and in this book, each one brings a strategy to life, making implementation clear and actionable. Learn more here at https://lnkd.in/g2tR-UrH

Innovative teaching/learning methods: Gamification, Peer teaching(or Peer to peer learning) and Project based learning, exactly the type of pedagogy used at 01 Founders! 🤩

A Dash of Motivation 🌶️ Hey there, fabulous educators! Dr. Marva (AKA Spicy Spice) here, sprinkling a little zest into your day. Let’s talk about why we do what we do. Every email you send, every lecture you deliver, every piece of feedback you give—it all matters. You’re not just teaching subjects; you’re shaping futures. ✨ When the grading piles up and the tech glitches get real, remember this: You’re the spice that keeps the classroom flavorful and engaging. Without you, it’s just plain broth. 🥣 Lean into your unique teaching style. Bring the energy, share the wisdom, and most importantly, never underestimate your impact. The world needs your flavor. 🌎 Stay spicy, my friends! 🌶️🔥

As we embark on a new school year, let's reflect on how we want our students to feel as they step into our classrooms on day one. Focusing solely on rules and routines might send a message of conformity, but what if we aimed higher? What if, instead of just teaching content, we nurtured the very spirit of our students? Imagine a space where wonder, curiosity, and imagination are not just encouraged but are the very foundation of learning. From the moment they walk through the door, students should feel as if they’re entering an imagination portal—a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the impossible feels within reach. If we truly want to prepare students for a life of purpose and fulfillment, we must go beyond traditional content. Let’s cultivate the essential, often overlooked, skills that will empower them to explore, create, and thrive in a world full of possibilities. How will you cultivate the creative dispositions our world needs in your learning space on day one? Alejandra (Allie) Joyner, M.Ed. Paul Reynolds