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Hey STARI Users, STARI Online PD is here! We just launched a flexible, interactive and affordable alternative to our traditional two-day summer institute. Educators and coaches can now learn how to effectively implement STARI from anywhere in the world!

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The Real Solution to Learning Loss: Valuing Teachers and the Teaching Profession - EdSurge News The phrase “learning loss” has become as widespread as “you’re on mute” in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commentators, politicians, parents, ...

Check out this spotlight of Tru+Lesson Study, which aims to help Maths teachers' work to engage in student-centered mathematics instruction.

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Hundreds of teachers said in a recent EdWeek survey that although they try to find ways to discuss national politics in the classroom, it can be challenging.

Here are ways teachers are talking about systemic racism in class: http://ow.ly/Kt0F50EzV4D

Discussing the Derek Chauvin Trial in Class: How Teachers Are Doing It and Why Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd. Black teachers say not addressing racism does a disservice to students and themselves.

In a new report, the NAED offers recommendations for practice and urges schools to create learning environments for students to engage in civil discourse in ways that are beneficial and engage students experiences and identities.

With our materials, civil discussion and debate can be incorporated into classroom practice. Students discuss societal and moral dilemmas and learn to back up claims with evidence and reasoning and understand others' perspectives.

https://naeducation.org/civic-reasoning-and-discourse/

Civic Reasoning and Discourse - National Academy of Education New Report Educating for Civic Reasoning and Discourse READ THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY READ THE FULL REPORT The aim of the National Academy of Education (NAEd) Educating for Civic Reasoning and Discourse report is to better prepare students to examine and discuss complex civic, political, and social issu...

How These Districts Prioritized Relationships and Social Emotional Support During the Pandemic https://bit.ly/3sD1T7Q

Accelerate Progress in Reading with STARI Improve your classroom with our educational research and resources. SERP provides innovative and scalable solutions for our schools' most pressing problems.

How can struggling readers catch up? The program is research-based, classroom tested and FREE! http://ow.ly/ESlp50Eml3P

Accelerate Progress in Reading with STARI Improve your classroom with our educational research and resources. SERP provides innovative and scalable solutions for our schools' most pressing problems.

"Before we plow on, we must stop, take a breath and spend time rebuilding relationships."
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Students Are Struggling. They’re Asking Us to Slow Down and Focus on Relationships. - EdSurge News A little more than a year ago, I remember sitting in meetings trying to figure out how we might do remote learning for a week or so to contain the ...

"Who gets to say what you need to know?" Dive deeper w/ our Social Studies Generation program! https://bit.ly/2R0eIeG

"From 60-second micro lessons to brain breaks, teachers are finding creative ways to meet students where they are. Increasingly, that’s on TikTok"
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From Headache to Helpful—Teachers on Using TikTok in the Classroom From 60-second micro lessons to brain breaks, teachers are finding creative ways to meet students where they are. Increasingly, that’s on TikTok.

"Until we can implement a long-term solution, we must find short-term remedies to support children in under-resourced communities and, in turn, reduce the burden on our educators."
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Our Research Shows Educators Are Experiencing Trauma During the Pandemic. Here’s How We Can Reduce the Burden. - EdSurge News Educators play a critical role in our communities, but lately—and increasingly— they are burdened with responsibilities more appropriate for other ...

"STARI makes me more confident to actually speak up, and discuss what's being talked about in books"- STARI Student

Hear about STARI from some students: https://bit.ly/30Vr6OF

STARI MSQI Student interviews This is "STARI MSQI Student interviews" by SERP MEDIA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

“Gaps in access to the technologies necessary for virtual learning are exacerbating the challenges already faced by students. The effects will be felt widely in the wake of COVID-19 and may affect current K–12 students for many years.”
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Low-Income Children Less Likely to Experience 'Live' Contact With Teachers, Analysis Finds Children from lower-income families are less likely to have internet access, limiting their interactions with educators.

Do you know about the (FREE!) Strategic Adolescent
Reading Intervention?
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STARI Overview This is "STARI Overview" by SERP MEDIA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Six teachers describe the growing educator community on clubhouse, and how the invitation-only app is connecting educators from around the world.

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A Clubhouse Explainer: What Educators Should Know About the New Audio Chat App Educators are flocking to Clubhouse, an emerging invitation-only social app for iPhone users—even as social media experts warn of red flags.

"When students have agency over the path, pace, time and place of their learning, they will invest in it."
Here are several strategies educators can use to foster a stronger learning environment:
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The Key to Better Student Engagement Is Letting Them Show You How They Learn - EdSurge News A couple of weeks ago during a coaching session, a middle school teacher I work with described a fun math activity. She asked her students who were ...

Happy new month! Try introducing and to increase focus in your classroom. Find out how!
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Focus 5 Student Orientation Video This is "Focus 5 Student Orientation Video" by SERP MEDIA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.