Unboxing Equity
Teacher2Teacher is a community of teachers, for teachers. It offers opportunities to share resources, learn from one another and solve the big problems that only fellow teachers know how to tackle. This section of the website focuses on equity in education. It includes stories, reflections and advice from teachers wrestling with this huge issue. Teachers… Read More ›
Ideas for Doing PD Learning from Home
This article from a veteran teacher offers tips for educators looking for high-quality professional development they can complete from home. The author provides ideas for making the most of the materials available on the web as well as professional reading. They also suggest several places teachers can take courses online to get graduate credits without… Read More ›
The Blended Learning Models that Can Help Schools Reopen
This article explores two approaches to blended learning that could be used in schools, providing a mix of in-person and remote learning. In particular, the article discusses flipped learning in which students watch videos of content at home and use class time for more involved work. This enriched virtual model has students completing most of… Read More ›
Planning for Success in the Fall Starts with Personalization
In this article, the author makes a strong case for the need for personalization to address the wide range of student needs next year. He asserts that the great concerns around equity that have been brought to the surface and exacerbated due to COVID-19 school closures can only be addressed if educators can commit to… Read More ›
Learning Revolution/Reinventing Schools Weekly Series
This is a hub for daily online presentations, conferences, and events for educators. A set of time-zone-based calendars list all available sessions as they are scheduled on a rolling basis. The sessions will also be recorded and available to watch for free. The call for proposals is continually open. Presentation acceptances will be made on… Read More ›
Racial Equity Tools
Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large. The resources… Read More ›
Disrupting Inequity: Having Brave Conversations About Bias
This toolkit was designed to help school communities have facilitated conversations about race, bias and prejudice. It features three 90-120 minute facilitated sessions. Sessions are centered around a reading or video with follow-up conversation. Sessions include: Understanding Bias Historical Perspective About Race in America How Does Bias Manifest in Our School? The kit includes a… Read More ›
Always Ready for Learning Network
The Learning Accelerator (TLA) has launched a national, philanthropically-supported initiative to ensure K-12 school systems leaders receive pro bono, urgent, and customized guidance on how to successfully shift to remote learning and prepare for instruction in the fall and beyond. The Always Ready For Learning Network is a coalition of leading education organizations providing timely,… Read More ›
Lower Your Expectations, And Other Parenting Advice For The Era Of COVID-19
This resource offers parents tips to cope with their own and their children’s anxiety. The articles summarize the information provided during an online presentation for a group of Colorado parents by Dr. Amy Lopez and Dr. Scott Cypers from the stress and anxiety programs at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center at the… Read More ›
Make Your Own Virtual QFT Using Google Forms
This interactive webinar will explain how to use an online template to create a virtual Question Formulation Technique (QFT); a strategy through which individuals develop their ability to ask, work with, and use their own questions. The Right Question Institute‘s (RQI) new Google Forms template can guide students individually through asking and working with their… Read More ›
Introduction to the QFT for Primary Source Learning
This free, one-hour interactive webinar introduces educators to the Question Formulation Technique (QFT), a strategy through which individuals develop their ability to ask, work with, and use their own questions. Participants will learn through doing. This is an introductory session designed for educators and learners who are new to the QFT. The event will be hosted… Read More ›
Formative Assessment in Distance Learning
Formative assessment at a distance is challenging but possible. This article discusses how to check for understanding and provide meaningful feedback to students working remotely. The author offers specific tips such as the importance of collecting data over time, providing feedback, and leveraging relationships. This article can be useful to teachers of any subject and… Read More ›