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Your classroom does not have to be Pinterest-worthy: Stay reflective on the WHY & avoid comparison

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is the time of year when classroom set-up photos are everywhere. I don’t even have a classroom anymore, and looking at room arrangements on Pinterest and Instagram still makes me feel like I can’t possibly measure up. 3 types of thoughts that run through my mind when I see a really awesome idea on social media.

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5 things I’m embarrassed to tell you

The Cornerstone for Teachers

2) I don’t miss being in the classroom as much as I feel like I should. When people ask me, “Do you miss being in the classroom?” So I have moments where I miss certain aspects of the work, but honestly, no, I don’t miss being in the classroom. At first, I just saw classroom management.

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Personal Stories: How Teens Connect with StoryCorps and Podcasts

MindShift

But for teens, getting to know one another is often the domain of intimate friendships or curated identities on social media platforms. One recent Friday, Fernandez covered his classroom with photos of Latino, African-American, Asian and other minority adults, all involved in a variety of jobs.

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The breaking point that led to my sabbatical (and what’s next)

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Subscribe in your podcast app, or download the MP3 here and listen on the go! Even after I left the classroom and started doing instructional coaching, teaching was still my hobby. Download the MP3 and listen on the go: The response — and pushback — to my sabbatical announcement. My focus became broader, I guess.

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

Graphite Blog

All agree, however, that media literacy is an important component of learning -- whether as its own focus or a cross-curricular literacy woven deeply into every classroom. In this collection, you'll find hand-picked, regularly updated resources to help you better understand and practice media literacy.