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Steps That Administrators Can Take to Address Secondary Trauma Stress

Insight Education Group

Schools are realizing the very real presence of Secondary Trauma Stress (STS). Secondary Trauma Stress or compassion fatigue is defined by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as the “emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. Lighten the load for educators.

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Blending with the Station Rotation Model

A Principal's Reflections

For me, the journey began back in 2011 when we first introduced the flipped approach at New Milford High School, where I was principal, with resounding success. A modified two-station model could be used at the secondary level, where half the class works with the teacher while the other completes independent work using technology.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

She has published articles in the Wisconsin English Journal and has spoken at state and national conferences on aspects of secondary literacy. October 31, 2011. June 16, 2011. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Read More ». Mr. Thorne Does Phonics: Great ideas for reading teachers.

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How to Know You Make a Difference #LoveTeaching

The CoolCatTeacher

Christie Thompson – Bio as Submitted Christie Thompson, School Counselor A native Arkansan, I relocated to Sherman, Texas, to begin my 20-year teaching career and was awarded New Secondary Teacher of the Year for the district. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master’s degree in English from SMU.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

In California, College Connect is Rowland Unified School District’s solution to making college and post-secondary pathways more equitable for every student. Department of Education in 2011. This year’s League of Innovative Schools cohort exemplifies how crisis can also be a strong driver of creativity and invention.

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When I Knew It Was Time to Leave the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. Sackstein co-moderates #sunchat as well as contributes to #NYedChat.

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