When administrators in Dodge City, KS, reviewed their student data in 2019, it was clear that literacy, specifically for their English Language Learners (ELLs), needed to be a top priority. With …
Why SEL resources are not enough for a successful school initiative
It’s no secret schools are all-in on social-emotional learning. With SEL resources, trainings, and even new roles popping up everywhere. As of 2022, 27 states have adopted SEL competencies for …
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Regular reflection is the PD teachers deserve. Here’s why.
Littleton Elementary is a small but fast-growing rural district in Maricopa County, Arizona. It operates seven physical schools plus one virtual academy. The district is known for its high-quality …
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What Swivl means by ‘student coaching’
Everyone is familiar with athletic coaches. Most are familiar with instructional coaches, too. But what about student coaches? Of course, these are teachers. Teachers encourage …
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Making the Transition Back to School
It’s a question everyone in education is asking: What will next school year look like? While the answer will vary across schools and districts, we know for certain we will not be going back to normal. …
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Developing Teacher Agency Through Edited Video
Teachers should be empowered to face the challenges they experience in their own classrooms. As a fourth grade teacher, I met with my instructional coach just once per quarter. It was frequent enough …
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