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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Jill shares her strategies for strengthening peer relationships in her classroom: https://edut.to/3KQk8ET

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“In a positive learning environment, students lift one another up and create an atmosphere where taking risks, asking questions, making mistakes, and learning collaboratively is the norm. Students not only need a good relationship with their teacher, they need to feel connected to their peers.” —Jill Yamasawa Fletcher, Teacher

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Jim Gaona Ellis @jimgaonaellis.bsky.social · 1d

”Practice > scrimmage > game” is very helpful to me 👇🏽

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Can you motivate students to complete homework if you don’t grade it? 🤔 Teacher @crystalfrommert.bsky.social says yes!

Here’s how she makes assignments meaningful *and* holds students accountable.

The Case Against Grading Homework

When homework is meaningful and contributes to their learning, students are more likely to complete it.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

Do your students avoid asking for help—even when you know they need it? Our latest podcast episode is for you!

It's full of teacher-tested strategies that can make help-seeking not just accepted, but *expected* in your classroom. 🙋

Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4nTfvsr

New episode from School of Practice: How to Get Students to Ask for Help When They Need it. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · Sep 9

Grateful to have this message featured by @Edutopia.
Teaching kids how to apologize = giving them tools to repair relationships, strengthen classroom culture, and keep learning.

Full article: bit.ly/42aRiVy

#LifelongLearningDefined #InstructionalLeadership #EduSpeaker #JorgeDoesPBL

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Sep 9

Math teachers, can you help with this question: www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...

@lpconnaughton.bsky.social @drmikeida.bsky.social @julianatapper.bsky.social

How have you been able to build student confidence in math?

Share your strategies so that others may learn from them!

www.edutopia.org

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Sep 8

Looking for research-backed tips for motivating students? @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social has you covered: www.edutopia.org/article/boos....

3 Ways to Boost Students’ Motivation to Learn

New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing them evidence of their learning is key.

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · Aug 29

Getting ready to dive into this opening lesson next week—cannot wait to see how students encounter it yet again as I begin Year 14 in the classroom!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhdw...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 26

We’re thrilled to introduce our most personalized feature yet. It’s designed to make every visit to Edutopia more useful, inspiring, and tailored *to you.*

Power up with Homeroom: edut.to/4n12xry

Introducing Homeroom!
Our most personalized feed yet, designed to give you an endlessly-useful experience every time you visit.

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Aug 15

Teachers and admin, if you've got a question—big or small—we now have a place where you can hash it with your peers. Someone else has had that same question and can share what they figured out. You've got the wisdom of a crowd here!

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 7

Drumroll, please!

We’re excited to introduce Ask & Answer: Edutopia’s new community forum, where you can connect and crowdsource strategies from fellow educators. 💬

Get started here (it’s free and always will be): edut.to/3UlP5lX

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Aug 15

This is the post I mentioned yesterday, @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social!

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 15

If you were thinking about forgoing icebreakers this year... 😂

Thank you to @heymrsbond.com for sharing this last year!

#EduSky #BackToSchool

“So I decided to forgo icebreakers this year because my students are seniors who know each other. After the bellringer, when I went into the activity, one student, visibly shaken, said: ‘What’re we doing? Content?! We haven’t even broken the ice!!’ Y’ALL (laughing and sobbing emojis)” —Chanea Bond, Teacher

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · Jul 12

"Where you start will dictate how far you can go and I can't think of a worse message for public education to send to kids"

Part of our conversation: @mrrablin.bsky.social thoughtfully laying out why he is philosophically against averaging grades—something almost all of us do...

Thoughts, #EduSky?

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 12

NASSP service project at #principalsUNITED, packing personal hygiene bags for unhoused students. That's the spirit of service that educators have!

Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 11

Packed room for a session on difficult conversations at #principalsUNITED

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jul 11

#PrincipalsUNITED crew, keep an eye out for @tfberger.bsky.social - he's eager to connect! You can also learn more about the process of writing for us and grab guides here: www.edutopia.org/about/your-t...

#EduSky

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 11

Talk to an @edutopia.org editor! Just look for the bright orange bag. #principalsUNITED

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jul 11

Today, we're celebrating *20 years* with our wonderful Director of Video, @video-amy.bsky.social 🎉

We're proud & grateful to have had Amy's creativity and passion on the team for 2 whole decades. Thank you for shaping Edutopia's story, Amy—and for sharing the stories of educators around the world!

Amy Erin Borovoy, smiling in front of a background of red fall leaves

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Madison Shumway @madisonshumway.bsky.social · Jul 10

The walls are filling up with wisdom!

One of my favorite tidbits from today: “Use what you know to figure out what you don’t!”

If you’re at #CAMT25, come say hi! We’d love to meet you ✨

Edutopia’s booth at CAMT. It’s bright orange with a large sign saying “Share What Works!” On the walls, there are cards that say “What Works For Me!” with handwritten strategies from teachers. The table has blank cards to write on.

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 11

I'll be heading over to #principalsUNITED shortly! Looking forward to great sessions and a lot of learning. If you've ever considering writing for @edutopia.org to share your ideas, keep an eye out for me!

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Miriam Plotinsky @mirplo.bsky.social · Jul 9

I’m writing an article for @edutopia.org about making the most of Back to School Night. Teachers, share some of your favorite ways to show families and caregivers what it’s like to be a student in your class! Feel free to reply to this thread or DM. Thanks!

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Anne Noyes Saini @annenoyessaini.bsky.social · Jul 8

✈️ I'll be at #principalsUNITED July 10-13 with @tfberger.bsky.social from the @edutopia.org editorial team.

So excited to meet leaders -- especially if you're interested in podcasts! 🎤🎧

(Tell me what pods help you lead, what show you *wish* existed for admins, and more...!)

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 9

Checking in with the school leaders out there! I'm headed to #principalsunited with @edutopia.org editor @annenoyessaini.bsky.social! We're looking to learn from all of you and to share great ideas with other admins across the country and beyond. Keep an eye out for us!

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thanks for writing for us and sharing your expertise, Chris! We'll keep an eye out for your next pitch.

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jun 18

This is a tough situation, and @mattpitman.com.au has good ideas for how teachers can get their class moving in a positive direction again. It's not a quick fix, but this is advice I'd want if I were still teaching.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 18

"Many teachers will encounter a class where the relationship fabric has worn thin or is completely torn apart. When the traditional tools of behavior management fail, when both sides feel disrespected, what can a teacher do?"

Read more from @mattpitman.com.au: www.edutopia.org/article/when...

When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down

These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

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Michael Ida, ObJN, PhD, NBCT @drmikeida.bsky.social · Jun 18

AI is here to stay. I’ve been exploring how it can actually make teaching more human—enhancing student-centered, collaborative learning while reducing screen time. I share some takeaways in my latest @edutopia.org piece. Curious? Let’s talk. www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

How to Thoughtfully Use AI to Create Meaningful Lessons

Computer science and math teachers can use artificial intelligence tools with intentionality to create effective learning experiences.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 17

Q1 for this week’s slow chat!

How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about growth, not judgment? 🌻

Share your response using #EduInFocus — and stay tuned for more questions, dropping each day at noon PT.

#EduInFocus. Q1: How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about learning and growth—not judgment or compliance? A slow chat series brought to you by Edutopia.

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