Plus, 3 Ways to Help Expert Teachers Get Even Better
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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April 12, 2023

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The Case for Instructional Coaching throughout a Teacher’s Career 

Staff and students alike benefit when teachers are given the opportunity to collaborate, problem solve, and improve their craft through coaching across their careers.

3 Ways to Help Expert Teachers Get Even Better 

Small shifts in practice are often all it takes for an expert teacher to reach the next level in the classroom.

If It Matters to Kids, It Matters 

When children feel loved, cared for, and valued, they are better able to process information and voice their opinions.

Planting a Garden That Reinforces SEL 

Social and emotional herb gardens offer young students a sensory learning experience and a chance to explore their feelings.

Teaching SEL Skills Through Stories and Poetry video icon

When social and emotional learning is integrated into language arts, elementary students gain a deeper understanding of concepts like empathy and self-awareness. And they’re more engaged in reading and writing, to boot.

Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning 

New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.

Building Teachers’ Data Literacy Skills 

Teachers who are skilled in data literacy can provide powerful in-house professional learning to guide their colleagues.

Lowering the Stakes for Language Learning video icon

By intentionally creating lessons that are social, collaborative, and joyful, educators can make it easier for students to build their skills—and confidence—in a new language.

Interactive Strategies for Test Prep and Knowledge Transfer 

From summative assessments to state tests, these strategies help students show what they know.

8 Picture Books About Trading Places 

Character-switching stories can nurture imaginative play, teach early learners empathy, and foster social and emotional learning.

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