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# Choosing Your Path to Education Leadership
The need for effective teacher leaders is ongoing and urgent in K-12 schools. Each teacher lends their expertise and talent to the overall welfare of\[...\]
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## [Creative Tools for Teachers: Discover the Adobe Education Exchange](https://blog.betterlesson.com/adobe-education-exchange)
by [Osi Ejiofor, Adobe Master Teacher and Educational Technology Consultant](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/osi-ejiofor-adobe-master-teacher-and-educational-technology-consultant)
Published May 24, 2022
You may know Adobe for their industry-leading graphics and photography editing tools, but did you know that they also offer a wide range of other\[...\]
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## [Adapt These Creative Strategies for Your Own Classroom Use: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.betterlesson.com/adobe-classroom-strategies)
by [Osi Ejiofor, Adobe Master Teacher and Educational Technology Consultant](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/osi-ejiofor-adobe-master-teacher-and-educational-technology-consultant)
Published May 18, 2022
How can you infuse creativity into your classroom? Working with technology doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’re using the right tools, you can\[...\]
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## [5 Strategies to Increase Student Motivation](https://blog.betterlesson.com/strategies-student-motivation)
by [Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed., BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jenna-gilfillan-m.ed.-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published May 17, 2022
As we wrap up another school year, teachers often note a marked decline in student motivation as the weather warms and the promise of summer fun\[...\]
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## [A Coach’s Favorite Strategies for Math Retention](https://blog.betterlesson.com/math-retention-strategies)
by [Jennifer Doyle, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jennifer-doyle-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published April 22, 2022
As educators, many of us have felt the frustration of having taught a math unit only to discover that as weeks or months go by students have lost the\[...\]
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## [15+ Strategies to Help With Student Accountability](https://blog.betterlesson.com/strategies-student-accountability)
by [Morgan Atkins, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/morgan-atkins)
Published April 20, 2022
Education has shifted; although many schools are back to teaching in person, educators know that components of hybrid and virtual learning are here\[...\]
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## [What Can Teachers Do In Spring to Combat Summer Learning Loss?](https://blog.betterlesson.com/spring-learning-loss)
by [Liz Russillo, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/liz-russillo-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published March 01, 2022
With the challenges facing educators today, including virtual instruction, hybrid classrooms, high absenteeism, and teacher shortages, teachers have\[...\]
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## [Find Time for Formative Assessment with W.I.N. Time](https://blog.betterlesson.com/win-formative-assessment)
by [Romain Bertrand, Senior Manager, Solution Design](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/romain-bertrand-senior-manager-solution-design)
Published February 24, 2022
One of the simplest planning moves can yield the greatest results: scheduling buffer times in your instructional progression to support students in\[...\]
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## [The Future of Professional Learning is Connected: Introducing BL Connect](https://blog.betterlesson.com/bl-connect)
by [Matthew Kennard, BetterLesson Chief Executive Officer](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/matthew-kennard-betterlesson-chief-executive-officer)
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](https://blog.betterlesson.com/support-sel-after-winter-break)
by [Jennifer Doyle, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jennifer-doyle-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
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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## [Facing Your Inner Obstacle: Taking the First Step Toward Trying Something New In Your Classroom](https://blog.betterlesson.com/trying-something-new-classroom)
by [Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed., BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jenna-gilfillan-m.ed.-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
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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