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10 Ways to Harness the Power of the Chat Function

As teacher’s we’re always searching for new ways to engage students. This article focuses on how to get the most out of chat features to keep your students active and responsive in an online setting. 


Coaching for Equity with Elena Aguilar 

In case anyone is interested, Elena Aguilar has been doing a “Coaching for Equity” book club series on Instagram live! Last night’s discussion was really good. 


How to Implement Virtual Coaching With K-12 Teachers 

Really interesting piece on virtual coaching. Whether you are a coach for a district, or a partner org, you may find this piece helpful to your practice. 


Perspective | I was a well-meaning White teacher. But my harsh discipline harmed Black kids.


If you are a white teacher working with students of color, you have a critical responsibility to confront how your race impacts your practice. It is not enough to listen to your administration, or your peers, about how to deal with behaviors in the classroom. Disproportionate discipline is a common problem in both urban and suburban schools. Consider reading this article and reflecting on your own practice. 


Feel free to post your opinions in the comments and keep the discussion flowing! 

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