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The Difference Between Rules and Procedures
In preparing for Spring Break recently, I couldn’t help but think about how the planning process was similar to the difference between the rules and

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Role of SEL in Academic Success
So often we focus on equipping students with knowledge and skills in subjects like math and language arts. Yet a critical part of educating students

Anxious About Returning? Tips For Navigating The 1st Week Back
Efficiency in the classroom doesn’t happen by chance; it’s the result of well-established procedures. The first week back from winter break or vacation is an ideal time to refresh students on the step-by-step processes for various tasks.

5 Tips For Maximizing Your Summer
The end of the school year is always a mad dash. Although, a more accurate statement is: the school year always feels like a mad dash… but

5 Tips to Reduce Chaos During Transitions
When I first started teaching, I thought the only good transitions were fast transitions. I worked with industrious third graders and capitalized on their enjoyment

SPEAKing to Create Connection, Purpose, and Safety
Relationship building is one of the critical competencies of social emotional learning. As educators, we practice the skills involved in relationship building with our colleagues,
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