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Students don't need teachers for information. Virtual courseware, online tutors, and comprehensive textbooks make individualized, self-paced learning easier than ever. Students have free access to information 24/7. So what can teachers offer students that massive open online courses (MOOCS) and online tutorials can't? Relevance!Students need teachers to help them make sense of information. Every day, students in schools around the world ask the question, "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" In Instant Relevance, author and keynote speaker Denis Sheeran equips you to create engaging lessons from experiences and events that matter to your students, not just in preparation for real-world application. Your students will begin to see meaningful connections between the real world and what they learn in the classroom - because that's when learning sticks. Here are just a few things you will learn from Denis Sheeran in Instant Relevance: Why sharing personal experiences can make lasting content connections for students How asking questions can lead to relevant learning experiences Where detours from routine can take your class How to find unique learning opportunities in everyday circumstances.

Students are our future. Our world will be in their hands very soon. What can we do today to prepare them for that responsibility?Let them practice having autonomy and choice. Now. In our classes.Our Class, Our Voice shares practical ideas to help students make decisions and own responsibility by practicing it daily in small ways. Veteran teacher Gina Ruffcorn shares tips, ideas, strategies and stories from her own classroom where her students run the show. Classroom jobs. Surveys. Voting. They're all small steps toward the ambitious goal of prepared citizens of the future.You can do it together. You and your students. Our class. Our voice. I was in Gina's sixth-grade reading class. I remember the first time we walked into class Gina was standing there at the front of the class and greeted us as we walked in. Gina has done this for as long as I can remember. Even if she's grading papers, she will stop and look up to greet you in some welcoming manner, usually with a big, warm, "Hello Darling, how are ya?" You just felt welcome anytime you walked into the room and that feeling just made me, personally, want to be there full time. Whenever there was a lesson to be taught to some rowdy fifth and sixth graders, you could leave it to Gina to find a way to keep those kids entertained. Gina just has that special personality that you can't help but be peppy and ready to tackle the day with some enthusiasm. Gina was an overwhelming positive influence on every one. I can personally say that the things she taught me then and even now, have definitely shaped me into the man I am today. Jaden O. Class of 2018 West Harrison CSDI had Ms. Ruffcorn for two years, fifth and sixth grade. I loved when we were done reading Hatchet we made the posters of the stuff Brian was able to use to survive. I also loved reading and watching The Outsiders! I actually have a quote from the movie tattooed on my arm! I was able to be myself in her classroom and we were always comfortable with her seating options! I feel like compared to other classrooms we were able to explore the things we enjoyed and she always made things fun. Ms. Ruffcorn also never took crap from anyone and I loved that. She will forever and always be one of my favorite teachers! Allison H Class of 2018 West Harrison CSD

Dear Teacher,You have been cleared to share this critical and top-secret information with your class. This information is important to share within the first few weeks of school.Everything that your class needs to know is in the briefing inside this book. Your mission is to simply read it. Good luck.-Command¿"This is now my forever-first day of school read aloud!" - Nicole Turner

In this book, Marisol Rerucha draws on Indigenous traditions, research-based frameworks, and the support of fellow educators and scholars in order to offer teachers and administrators vital tools for facing crises with compassion. In addition to Rerucha's revolutionary vision of education that is holistic, human centered, and brought to life through actionable and accessible techniques, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices features contributions from Pedro Terrazas, on restorative practices in the classroom; Dr. Enjolie Lourdes Lafaurie, on active listening for educators; and Dr. Carolyn Gery on understanding how trauma impacts relationships. Both empowering and urgently necessary, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices can help you to build an organization-wide culture of healing and well-being from the ground up.

Meet Alpert.Alpert loves blank sheets of white paper, or ahem, "snowstorms," as he calls them.Alpert is living his best life, flying around in a snowstorm until one day, a line shows up on the page. A magic line.Alpert is confused. He is intrigued.What is this line? Who put it there? Why?Join Alpert as he hilariously deals with the growing illustrations that change with every turn of the page.Help him cope with his "snowstorms" that turn into detailed settings!

Helping teachers bust frustration before it even begins! Frustration is universal, even for the most effective and experienced teachers. The steady drip of forgotten pencils, classroom disruptions, and unrealistic expectations can chip away at our resolve, creating a chasm between our love of teaching and our ability to continue happily in our chosen profession. Even more, frustrated teachers pass their stress on to students, who can experience academic losses and instability from high teacher turnover. Author Katie Powell knows that there's no "e;right"e; way to respond to specific frustrations. Instead, this book provides a process teachers can use to respond to difficult situations in healthy, effective ways that align with their own teaching style and goals. Frustration Busters helps teachers identify the source of frustrations, learn how to tackle them when they arise, and implement practices that will help prevent them from occurring in the first place.It's filled with ideas for practical application that support a positive classroom experience.

In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest guide, educators Dr. Rachael George and Majalise Tolan empower women leaders in education to embrace their dreams, break through barriers, rebound from setbacks, and lead with skill and authenticity. They're joined by dozens of diverse women in educational leadership roles, whose personal stories reveal the vulnerability, strength, and resilience of female leaders. With wisdom and implementable guidance that's applicable to early-career leaders and veterans alike, the book is designed to help you land your dream job, make sure your voice is heard, find (and offer) support, attain better balance, and learn the leadership style that suits your strengths.

In this true-to-life tale, you'll follow Jill's first-year journey as a new teacher. As she learns from her mentors and grabs hold of the lifelines they throw her, you'll also learn how to navigate difficult situations with students, parents, and coworkers.

Transform teaching and learning with AR and VR in your classroom. We’re at the dawn of an incredible transformation in education. Augmented reality and virtual reality—technologies that were once the province of science fiction and fantasy—are faster, better, and more affordable than ever. These tools have the potential to not only inspire students but to redefine how we teach and collaborate. But widespread adoption of AR and VR in K–12 classrooms requires taking risks, investing money and time, and training educators.Reality Bytes makes the case for taking this leap by showing how educators are using these amazing technologies, and it provides a powerful framework to help anyone, in any school, join them. The innovative educators profiled are already designing learning experiences using AR and VR that supercharge student motivation, encourage creativity, and make otherwise impossible educational adventures accessible to all. You can do the same, using easy-to-implement resources that will revolutionize how you approach instruction.  Equip your students with the skills they’ll need in the future—today. Reality Bytes opens the doors to tools for meeting every student no matter where they are. This book outlines the power that AR and VR have in building empathy and growing critical worldviews and perspectives. Christine, Jesse, and Micah cast an exciting vision for the future of education!—Ken Shelton, educational strategist, equity and inclusion consultant Creating engaging lessons that successfully integrate technology can be challenging. Reality Bytes is here to help with tons of images, classroom stories, and ideas that will help you create student-centered lessons that allow your students to experience content in a whole new way. No matter the grade level, there is something for everyone in this wonderfully immersive book.—Alice Keeler, teacher, edtech expert, Google Certified Innovator While you won’t see Winona Ryder’s name on the cover of this book, you will find some star power in it—the power to create star learners in our classrooms using cutting-edge tools! Reality Bytes will you give you the tools, the pedagogy, and a practical framework to bring the new reality of learning into your classroom.—Kasey Bell, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic

How can educators ensure all students-regardless of gender-feel safe, seen, and supported in their classrooms?Transgender and nonbinary students are at risk in our K-12 schools. These students face almost constant challenges in educational spaces and navigate institutional practices that were not designed to accommodate their gender identities.It's OK to Say "They" addresses some of the pervasive challenges that can impact every part of a student's day: When teachers refuse to acknowledge a student's gender identity When students are assigned to sit by gender in class or on the bus When a student is not allowed to use facilities or changing rooms that align with their gender identities When a curriculum does not acknowledge transgender and nonbinary identities When teachers and school policies use exclusionary gender-based languageIncorporating the real-life experiences of transgender and nonbinary students, It's OK to Say "They" offers educators practical tools they can use to foster an inclusive environment for transgender and nonbinary students. This easy-to-use guide is a resource for educators and administrators seeking to be better allies to students. By avoiding gendered language practices, designing inclusive curricula, and creating conscientious school policies that take into account the needs of transgender and nonbinary students, educators can create inclusive spaces for students of all gender identities.A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book benefi ts San Diego LGBT Pride youth programs. Learn more about their work at www.sdpride.org/youth/. As a nonbinary person who often had to make the difficult choice between expressing my own gender identity or protecting my personal safety in school, I am beyond grateful that this trailblazing book exists as a resource for educators and ultimately the well-being of our youth.- Fernando Z. López, executive director, San Diego LGBT PrideIt's OK to Say "They" is a must-read for educators everywhere. It seamlessly interweaves practical, accessible tips for allies with educational (and sometimes heartbreaking) first-person accounts from students. By enacting this book's suggestions for improving trans inclusivity in the classroom and beyond, educators have the opportunity to change and even save students' lives.- Molly Woodstock, gender educator and Gender Reveal podcast host Finally! All educators want to provide support to transgender and nonbinary students, but most are not really sure how to do so. This groundbreaking book provides detailed strategies and language to support all students. - Matthew L. Beyranevand, EdD, math teacher and author of Teach Math Like This, Not Like That and Adding Parents to the Equation

What if you could break the rules-responsibly? In Copyrighteous, Diana Gill offers insight on how you can break free from pre-packaged curriculum and design the best learning materials for your students. You'll discover how considering copyright can help you become a better creator, and you'll learn best practices for curating and sharing resources in a digitally connected world.

Rushton Hurley explores the mindsets, activities, and technology that make for great learning. You'll learn: how to think about and create strong learning activities, why fostering and sharing successes benefits everyone, how to strengthen individual confidence in both students and teachers, and how to know what makes your school special.