These 8 adolescent literature titles are outstanding, interesting, and culturally diverse options for the teenagers in your classroom. Check out our favorite book picks for high school students.

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10.03.2023

6 Easy Ways to Build Belonging in Your Classroom

hen students feel that they belong in the classroom, they are more likely to participate actively, be open to learning, and form positive relationships with their peers and teachers.

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07.03.2023

Have Fun During the School Day With Student Statement BINGO!

Have some fun during the school day play Student Statement BINGO with your colleagues! Switch out sayings as needed, and tailor them to your professional role.

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03.03.2023

Teacher Tools Showdown: March Madness Bracket

This March, let’s bring the excitement of the tournament bracket to the classroom! We’ve created a bracket of Top Teacher Tools–those go-to resources, handy items, and can’t-live-without fixtures of educators’ life at school.

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28.02.2023

5 Must-Have Strategies + Tech Tools for Organized Educators

When paired with supporting technology, these teacher organization tips can help you become more effective and efficient, so you can spend your time on what matters most.

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25.02.2023

50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers

Not only can ChatGPT's AI save you time and improve your teacher workflow, but it can also help you create innovative learning experiences and build easy assessment opportunities.

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21.02.2023

Engaging Learners Through Productive Struggle

We struggle to improve, to learn a new skill, and with difficult interactions—so many struggles. But what we may not acknowledge is that struggle is a good thing

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18.02.2023

LIKE Q&A Discussion: An iMPACTFUL Conversation About Social Media

Almost 800 educators came together to discuss the powerful topic of how technology is greatly impacting education. If you missed the fun, you can now check out the recorded discussion.

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17.02.2023

Incorporating Laughter into the Classroom

Laughing is beneficial in any classroom. Not only does it help to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment, but it also has many benefits for both teachers and students.

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14.02.2023

Engaging Families With Technology for Littles

For a sneak peek at our new course 5232: Technology for Littles, check out this activity and see how you can apply your learning through the creation of a Family Media Plan.

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10.02.2023

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Teachers and Students

You can be a part of the movement to brighten anyone’s day by doing random acts of kindness in February, or better yet, any day of the year.

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07.02.2023

Spark Engagement and Enhance Learning with Arts Integration!

learn strategies any PreK-12th grade content area teacher can use to boost engagement and achievement using visual and media arts, music, theater, and dance/movement.

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03.02.2023

Are You Teaching Black History in a Culturally Responsive Way?

If you’re planning lessons for Black History Month, you NEED to read this blog post first! We’ll walk you through some dos and don’ts for teaching Black history with a culturally responsive lens.

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31.01.2023

5 Steps to Finding Your Leadership Identity

Would you like to be the kind of educational leader who feels a deep connection between who you are as a person and who you are as a leader? This exploration will help you understand yourself better and develop a leadership identity that can guide and ground you as you work with others.

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27.01.2023

The Power of Brain Breaks

When students are given opportunities to take breaks and engage in physical activity, they are better able to manage their emotions and cope with the demands of the school day.

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26.01.2023

A New Course for Music Educators

Explore strategies to expand students’ musical understanding beyond the Western classical perspective to honor a different approach: one that both affirms the music students are familiar with.

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20.01.2023

Big Changes from Our Blended Learning REBOOT

Formerly known as “Blended Learning,” this format provides a mix of online module requirements plus in-person-virtual learning, giving you the best of both worlds.

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17.01.2023

A NEW Course to Help Eliminate Barriers to Learning

By implementing UDL strategies with a social justice lens, teachers can shift from a one-size-fits-all curriculum to a more equitable classroom that students deserve.

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13.01.2023

What to Wear When Teaching in a Proverbial Sauna

If you're teaching in a sauna disguised as a classroom, we’ve put together 5 tips to ensure you avoid becoming overheated while teaching and learning!

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11.01.2023

Finding Funds for Student Fulfillment - Fantastic!

Engage with the funding and grant resources that are ready to provide free money to support a variety of educational initiatives and projects.

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06.01.2023

Easy Mindfulness Activities to Implement in the Classroom

You might be starting 2023 by implementing new routines and fresh starts in your classroom. If you aren't already incorporating mindfulness practices, we encourage you to give them a try!

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03.01.2023

2 New Courses for 2023 Groups!

We're kicking off 2023 with two exciting new courses to help meet your unique continuing education needs. These free 1-credit courses change a few times per year.

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30.12.2022

ChatGPT—The Game-Changing App Every Teacher Should Know About

ChatGPT uses Artificial Intelligence or AI technology to engage in conversation with users. This rapidly growing Ed Tech tool is a game changer in education and beyond.

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27.12.2022

Helping Students Change the World Through Civic Engagement

This course will guide teachers as they develop students into engaged citizens, while students will lead the way fortified with experiences to help them expand their thinking and action.

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23.12.2022

A Peek Behind the Curtain: Meet Our Course Writers!

How does Learners Edge determine the courses we offer? Take a peek behind the course writing curtain to learn how we plan our courses for the upcoming year!

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20.12.2022

Supporting Students In Behavioral Crises

This new continuing ed course provides information about why behaviors might occur, the stages within the crisis cycle, and proactive strategies for reducing crisis behavior before it starts.

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17.12.2022

10 New Courses to Close Out 2022!

We've got something for everyone in our last new course launch of 2022—technology for young students, arts integration, student crisis behavior, and our very first continuing ed course for music teachers!

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14.12.2022

Top 10 Tech Tools for 2023

Our annual list of tech tools and tips is here to launch you into the new year with renewed inspiration for teaching and learning. Explore time-saving tools including artificial intelligence (AI)!

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12.12.2022

Spark Student Creativity with Handmade Gifts

The holiday season can be hectic and overwhelming, and gifts that are made by hand are an opportunity to slow down, create with intention, and savor the opportunity to show loved ones you care.

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06.12.2022

4 Podcasts to Center Your Mindset

Begin your day with a burst of positivity and self development! Change your day with 10-20 minutes each morning utilizing the power of podcasts. Best podcasts for teachers.

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02.12.2022

A Closer Look: Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

A closer look at why schools and districts are experiencing a dramatic increase in both student and teacher chronic absenteeism in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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30.11.2022

Lesson Planning in the Digital Age

If you’re still using one of those lesson plan books, or sticky notes to plan your weekly lessons, it’s time to upgrade. Use our free downloadable lesson plan template and bring your lesson planning into the digital age!

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30.11.2022

The Classroom Philosophy of Robert Weaver: Technology & Student Learning

In high school educator Robert Weaver's classroom philosophy, he tells us that all students have a right to learn, and that using technology is the best way to get there.

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30.11.2022

Halloween Candy & Courses: Sweet Pairings to Enhance Your Learning Experience

What's sweeter than self-paced online courses designed by teachers for teachers? Candy, of course! Discover which candy you should pair with your fall learning as you work on teacher recertification or salary advancement.

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30.11.2022

Partnering to Build Belonging in STEM Classrooms

We’ve supported and trained nearly 110K STEM educators who are collectively driving impact on the STEM education field, K-12 students, and classroom learning environments!

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30.11.2022

Let's Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day in the Classroom!

There are many ways to celebrate student curiosity and learning through Science, Math, Engineering Design, Art, and Math. Browse through the following resources to make your STEM/STEAM day relevant and engaging!

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30.11.2022

Have Fun With Gratitude [+ Free Printable Fall BINGO]

We know this is the perfect time of year to teach gratitude, so we put together a Gratitude BINGO game along with a few lesson links to help you build gratitude habits in the classroom.

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30.11.2022

Refresh Your Classroom Reading List with 2022 Book Award Winners!

Jump on board for a round-up of award-winning children’s literature published in the past year. Read summaries and perhaps treat yourself, or your students, to a new book!

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30.11.2022

5 Tips to Conserve Your Teacher Energy

Conserve your mental and physical energy during the school day, give these 5 classroom management strategies a try!

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30.11.2022

5 Quick Teacher Tips for Class Tomorrow

Whether it's a quick tech tip, classroom management strategy, or student project idea, Twitter is a gold mine! Follow our short list of favorite tip-sharing teachers for PD on demand in the comfort of your home.

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8 Book Recommendations for Teenagers You Need to Check Out

6 Easy Ways to Build Belonging in Your Classroom

Have Fun During the School Day With Student Statement BINGO!

Teacher Tools Showdown: March Madness Bracket

5 Must-Have Strategies + Tech Tools for Organized Educators

50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers

Engaging Learners Through Productive Struggle

LIKE Q&A Discussion: An iMPACTFUL Conversation About Social Media

Incorporating Laughter into the Classroom

Engaging Families With Technology for Littles

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Teachers and Students

Spark Engagement and Enhance Learning with Arts Integration!

Are You Teaching Black History in a Culturally Responsive Way?

5 Steps to Finding Your Leadership Identity

The Power of Brain Breaks

A New Course for Music Educators

Big Changes from Our Blended Learning REBOOT

A NEW Course to Help Eliminate Barriers to Learning

What to Wear When Teaching in a Proverbial Sauna

Finding Funds for Student Fulfillment - Fantastic!

Easy Mindfulness Activities to Implement in the Classroom

2 New Courses for 2023 Groups!

ChatGPT—The Game-Changing App Every Teacher Should Know About

Helping Students Change the World Through Civic Engagement

A Peek Behind the Curtain: Meet Our Course Writers!

Supporting Students In Behavioral Crises

10 New Courses to Close Out 2022!

Top 10 Tech Tools for 2023

Spark Student Creativity with Handmade Gifts

4 Podcasts to Center Your Mindset

A Closer Look: Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

Lesson Planning in the Digital Age

The Classroom Philosophy of Robert Weaver: Technology & Student Learning

Halloween Candy & Courses: Sweet Pairings to Enhance Your Learning Experience

Partnering to Build Belonging in STEM Classrooms

Let's Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day in the Classroom!

Have Fun With Gratitude [+ Free Printable Fall BINGO]

Refresh Your Classroom Reading List with 2022 Book Award Winners!

5 Tips to Conserve Your Teacher Energy

5 Quick Teacher Tips for Class Tomorrow

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