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There is so much to do at the beginning of the school year, and if your classroom has looked anything like mine over the years, you’re also thinking about how planning can best support English language...

When working with kids, the phrase “That’s not fair!” echoes through classrooms everywhere. Whether it’s about who got to be line leader, who got a sticker, or who got a shorter assignment, fairness is...

If you’ve ever walked into a classroom where students don’t have strong social skills, you know it can feel a little like stepping into a reality show—lots of drama, constant negotiations, and one or two...

Every summer, teachers everywhere sit down with big dreams of perfectly mapped lesson plans for the year. Color-coded calendars. Units that flow seamlessly. Students who will obviously follow along without...