The Future of Professional Learning is Connected: Introducing BL Connect
Published February 08, 2022
BetterLesson’s mission has always been to provide professional development that supports every educator in developing the next generation of[...]
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10 Tips to Support Student Social-Emotional Learning after Winter Break
Published January 28, 2022
Returning after winter break can be a challenge for students, but to reframe our thinking as teachers and leaders, let’s think of it as an[...]
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Competency-Based Learning: How to Build a Culture of Self-Assessment (and Get Students On Board)
Published January 14, 2022
When I coach teachers and leaders and we come to the phrase “self-assessment,” I often get some pushback. “Students won’t be able to self-assess[...]
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Facing Your Inner Obstacle: Taking the First Step Toward Trying Something New In Your Classroom
Published January 13, 2022
During my first coaching session with Chrissy, a special education teacher, she told me her big idea: to create empowerment binders for her students.[...]
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Setting the Stage for Self-Awareness and Self-Management: 8 Keys to Making Reflection and Growth Part of Your Classroom Culture
Published January 11, 2022
Self-awareness and self-management are key components of social-emotional learning (SEL). But how can we cultivate them in our classrooms? What are[...]
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Encouraging Education Leaders to Help Teachers to Get Curious About Behavior
Published January 05, 2022
“I often urge noneducators to ponder the versatility and resilience that have been asked of teachers during the pandemic. Just think about all that’s[...]
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Striving For Excellence: Why We Chose Coaching with BetterLesson
Published January 04, 2022
At the Yeshivah of Flatbush, just as we believe in empowering students, we also believe in empowering teachers. Teachers should be able to select[...]
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My Mindfulness Journey: Implementing Mindfulness in the Classroom
Published December 22, 2021
Mindfulness, as defined by Mindful Schools, is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, right now. But why is it important? And[...]
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Coaching Teachers on Remote or Hybrid Learning: 5 Lessons Learned
Published October 22, 2020
As a secondary school special education and math teacher, my favorite moments were when I watched students look at a math problem, select a strategy,[...]
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BetterLesson Selected as High Quality PD Provider to Support Curriculum Adoption
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Published October 06, 2020
Research indicates that curriculum matters, and that using high quality instructional materials can have a significant impact on student success.
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