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Self-Grading Boosts Learning & Study Time#whyedify #teacherlife #grading #assessment http://dlvr.it/TJCf80

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Learn how to navigate professional challenges, rediscover your purpose, and transform doubt into educational growth opportunities. http://dlvr.it/TJC8Qn #TeacherBurnout #TeacherSupport #EducationalGrowth

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🌱 Tomorrow's STRONG Teacher newsletter reveals how our wounds turn into strengths. Get insights from Steve Goodier on resilience, growth strategies, and a powerful affirmation. Sign up for free: http://dlvr.it/TJBSTd

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Teach Like a Stoic - Enthusiasm As we navigate the various stages of our teaching careers, Seneca’s wisdom is a gentle reminder to maintain our youthful enthusiasm. http://dlvr.it/TJBLyd #Teaching #Stoicism #Education #PersonalGrowth

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💪 Teacher truth: Self-care isn't selfish - it's essential for sustainable teaching. Prioritize your well-being to maintain energy, passion, and effectiveness in the classroom! #SelfCare #TeachingTips #WellBeing #TeacherLife

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Double impact: Combine peer review with self-grading. Students learn from assessing others AND build confidence in evaluating their own work. Creates powerful feedback loops! #PeerReview #SelfGrading #StudentFeedback #LearningStrategies #TeachingStrategies

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Research-backed study strategy: Self-grading helps students pinpoint exactly what they don't know. This targeted awareness leads to more effective study sessions and better learning outcomes! #StudyTips #SelfGrading #EffectiveLearning #ResearchBased

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💡 Transform your classroom culture: Celebrate growth over grades, reflection over perfection. Create safe spaces for students to analyze their work honestly. Watch as metacognition and learning outcomes soar! #TeachingTips #Education #ClassroomCulture

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🧠 MYTH BUSTED Learning Styles Did you know? Teaching to specific learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) isn't supported by research. Here's what ACTUALLY works: ✨ Active Recall 📚 Spaced Repetition 🎯 Multimodal Learning 🤔Metacognition 💡Tip: Use diverse science backed methods.

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Friday Five Newsletter Snippet: 📊 Research spotlight: Students who self-grade invest 45 extra minutes weekly in targeted study. They identify knowledge gaps better and develop more effective study strategies. That's 30+ hours of focused learning per year! #EdResearch

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Should Kids Get Smart To Do Good?

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High school game-changer: Let students create grading criteria and rubrics. They'll develop sophisticated assessment skills, build metacognition, and take ownership of learning. Plus, they'll understand expectations better! #HighSchool

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Middle school breakthrough: Combine detailed rubrics with reflection questions after self-grading. "What did I learn? Where am I stuck? What's my next step?" Creates deeper understanding and ownership of learning! #MiddleSchool

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“To teach well, you should pay careful attention to what an assignment will actually make students think about (not what you hope they will think about), because that is what they will remember.” — Daniel T. Willingham

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Elementary teachers: Transform self-assessment with age-appropriate tools! Use visual rubrics with smiley faces, traffic light colors, and simple checklists. Start with math problems, then expand to other subjects. Watch confidence grow!

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This is your reminder to take some time to celebrate your successes. #whyedify #teacherlife #success

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ICYMI Here is this week’s Friday Five newsletter for educators. Check it out, follow, and share with a colleague. Have a great Sunday!

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🤔 Research debunks learning styles myth! Study shows these labels create unfair assumptions about student abilities. Instead of boxing students into "visual" or "hands-on" learners, let's embrace diverse, evidence-based teaching methods. #EdChat

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“Leadership is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead.” — Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin

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“Your to-do list will always be there tomorrow. But you know what might not be? Your energy, passion, and joy for teaching if you don’t take care of yourself first.” - The Why Edify Guy

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Help students develop their confidence and speaking skills with short 60 second speeches.

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The Maya Angelou Effect in Education When Maya Angelou said, "You shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands," she captured the essence of modern education. Here's why this matters:

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This week's newsletter dives deep into self-grading strategies that boosted student outcomes by 23% in recent research. Plus, busting learning style myths and why resistance training might be your new anxiety-fighting superpower. Sign up here (it's free):

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New Podcast: Should Kids Get Smart To Do Good?

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This is for all teachers who think they don't have enough time to focus on themselves. Self-Care for Teachers: Why It's Essential for Long-Term Success in Education

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Truth: Your to-do list will always be there tomorrow. But you know what might not be? Your energy, passion, and joy for teaching if you don't take care of yourself first. #TeacherSelfCare #TeacherTips

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Share this message with a colleague who needs to hear it. Reminder: Being a STRONG teacher means: Setting boundaries Taking care of yourself Recognizing your limits Organizing priorities Nurturing your wellbeing Growing professionally #TeacherLife #TeacherWellness

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Classroom management is one of the keys to Teacher longevity . #classroommanagement

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Here is the first #WhyEdifyReview question for this week. How can you incorporate more active learning and personalized note-taking strategies into your teaching practice? What specific changes could you implement next week?

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Teacher friends, here is a mid-week boost to help you power through to Friday. Have a great day! The Power of Small

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Leadership development: Start a peer tutoring program. It builds confidence and reinforces learning for both parties! 🤝 #PeerLearning Friday Five Newsletter Tip

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Service learning: Partner older students with younger grades for reading buddies. Everyone wins! 📖 #CrossGradeLearning **Friday Five Newsletter Idea

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Community connection: Weekly 'Real World Wednesday' - students share how lesson concepts appear in their daily lives 🌎 #AuthenticLearning

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Happy Monday! Get yourself a good cup of coffee and the mindset that you can only do what you can. Leave school at school and then try again tomorrow.

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Active participation: '60-second expert' presentations. Quick, focused, and builds confidence! ⏱️ #PublicSpeaking ***Friday Five Newsletter Idea

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Critical thinking boost: End lessons with 'What if?' scenarios. Watch students apply knowledge in unexpected ways! 🤔

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As educators, our greatest impact comes from empowering students to serve their communities. #Empowerment #CommunityService #Education

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