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3 Questions Families are Asking About Remote Learning and Instruction

Each family has their own set of needs and preferences in an in-home teacher; this article covers the three most commonly asked about remote learning and instruction.

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Co-Teaching: 7 Ways To Cultivate a Strong Relationship With Your Teaching Partner

The key to maximizing the impact of your co-teacher or teaching partner is effective communication. Here are seven proven ways to build a strong relationship.

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The Diverse Classroom: Community Building Activities That Are Truly Inclusive

What activities can teachers do with students the first week of school that will truly feel inclusive? How can we make sure that students feel that they are heard, appreciated, accepted, and free to express their ideas? We called in two experts for this great task.

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Expert Advice: Avoid These Six edTPA Mistakes

What can teachers do to ensure they achieve a passing edTPA score, while making the process as painless as possible? Here, she shares common mistakes teachers make.

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Teacher Interview Hack: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

When we spoke to school administration about what they were looking for in teacher candidates, they agreed that a teacher could answer every question exactly “right,” but if they don’t have the right-fit character, they aren’t going to receive an offer.

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When You Freeze During a Teacher Interview: What to Do

Almost all of us have experienced that much-feared moment during a teacher interview when—oh no!—you have absolutely no idea what to say. Don’t worry, we are here for you. Find out what to do to prevent this from happening, and how to turn it around if it does.

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Three Critical Tips Before Taking the edTPA

We interviewed teachers who had recently passed the edTPA, along with some actual edTPA graders, and asked them to share the three most important things they wish they’d known.

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edTPA Uncovered: Sample Submissions that Passed (5 examples)

Since 2014, an increasing number of states are requiring teachers to pass the edTPA, a subject-specific performance assessment, for initial certification. We reached out to our candidates and asked for sample submissions.

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Teacher Demo Lesson Gone Wrong: How to Save It

You have just completed a demo lesson at a school you’re excited about. The lesson was a complete and utter disaster. Show’s over, right? Not necessarily. This is how we have seen teachers turn it around.

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Your Next Teacher Interview: What to Avoid Doing

Sometimes it’s what you don’t do that gets you the job. Find out the three absolute no-nos during a teacher interview that would likely get a candidate immediately disqualified.

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Five Things To Know Before Delivering Your Teacher Demo Lesson

We highlight the top five elements that we’ve seen form the foundation of a successful teacher demo lesson, typically the final stage in the teacher interview process.

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Students About Their Behavior

Have effective, one-on-one conversations that empower your students to make better choices with their behavior, while building (not damaging) relationships. Remember, when people feel right, they behave right.

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Determine Effective Consequences for Students: Ask Yourself Two Questions

Prior to implementing any consequences to address student misbehavior, always ask yourself these two important questions: 1) Are students aware of what they should be doing, and how? 2) If so, is non-compliance due to a lack of skill or lack of will?

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How Teachers Can Improve Student Behavior Without Shame or Punishment

Most teachers instinctively go straight for the individual, audible correction. But less-invasive strategies are just as effective in changing student behavior. In addition, they’re less disruptive to the lesson, don’t reward negative behavior with attention, and don’t publicly shame.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Use Non-Verbal Communications to Improve Classroom Engagement

Do you sometimes feel that your students don’t respect you? That they zone out during lessons? Or they talk back when you address their behavior? Your body language might be the culprit.

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4 Easy Steps to Implement Student Routines within the First Month of School

One of the single most important actions you can take as a teacher at the start of the school year is to plan and execute efficient routines and procedures. Here are the steps to make sure your first four weeks of teaching go smoothly.