For more information about the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, go to www.medfordccsr.org Timestamps 01:25 – What is the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility? 04:15 – Project-based learning develops leadership and a sense of community in students 08:35 – Why spend most of your career in one school district? 09:50 – The merits of programs like these that develop … Read More
The Dream Team: Finding Your People In Education
TL;DR: 10 tips to finding your people in education, including doing what is best for students, taking risks, being positive, planning and following through, and respecting others’ ideas. Having the support of colleagues can help encourage you to take more risks. The absolute last thing that someone wants is be involuntarily moved to a new grade level. Trust me, I … Read More
Visual Supports for Every Classroom
TL;DR: Agendas, contingency maps, and signs are some visual supports to help learners become independent. Decide how to incorporate visuals in your classroom by considering a number of anchoring questions such as: What is the expectation? What needs to be done right now? What is coming next? This post includes links to 3 PDF visuals to use in your classroom. … Read More
Bridging the Digital Divide
TL;DR: Implementing strategies to teach and stay connected with limited technology infrastructure. Bridging the digital divide by working offline, and utilizing microlearning and paper options. While it is 2020 and a large part of the country has adequate internet access, it is important to acknowledge and understand there are still areas without the infrastructure for broadband and fiber internet access. … Read More