Creative Classrooms with Raquel Solórzano
Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.
Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.
Grading is one of the most controversial topics in any school staff meeting. I believe that no student should ever get a 0.
No, really. The token economy is making a comeback and it’s no wonder why. Learn how you can try it in your classroom as soon as tomorrow!
It was the early days of remote learning. I was staring at a screen full of avatars, as not a single 12th grade student had their camera on. I was talking into the void, unsure if anyone was listening or learning. I missed their faces. I missed their jokes. I missed their interruptions, comments, questions and most of all, I missed the connection. On the screen, I couldn’t see the ah-ha faces or the looks of confusion. I couldn’t tell if they were drifting or most importantly, if they were okay. But then, I asked some big questions, and the magic was back.
Learn how small changes can help make a big impact in our review of James Clear’s revolutionary book “Atomic Habits”.
After more than a year of at least partially virtual instruction for many, some teachers are reverting to low-tech tools upon their return to full in-person instruction. Here are a few EdTech tools that are worth keeping around, even after virtual learning. Bonus: The basic option on each is free for teachers to try.
Using our playlist-maker activity, we’ve made two lists of 11 songs to keep your classroom energized, engaged, and hard at work on their path to individual self-discovery. Here’s how they break down.
A collective struggle among troubled students reveals the immense power in teachers’ hands.
As of March, 2022, Medical cannabis is allowed in 36 states, but is being ‘legal’ really enough to stop teachers from being fired over it?
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