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How to Speak Up for the Profession When You Feel Like No One Is Listening

Here are five powerful ways to ensure your perspective is heard and to make a difference, despite the national noise that can feel disheartening.


The Cypher in the Classroom: Understanding Cogenerative Dialogues

The cogenerative dialogues, or “cogens,” are a great way to reach more students, deepen engagement or hear those quieter voices.


What My Students Have Taught Me

My students remind me that education is not just about mastering content — it’s about creating a nurturing environment.


Teaching to the Top: How Gifted Education Strategies Elevate Learning for Every Student

Strategies designed for our highest-ability learners aren't just for them; they can lift the learning for everyone.



From Doubt to Discovery: Teaching Students to Do Hard Things

When students believe they can’t, they rarely get the chance to discover that they, in fact, can. Rigor is the path to growth.


Learn Their Names: The Power of Relationships in the Classroom

The most powerful tools teachers possess are the relationships we make with our students, and that starts with a name.