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• The Art of Teaching Children

  All I Learned From a Lifetime in the Classroom

  Done, Phillip,

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  An essential guide for teachers and parents that’s destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience.

• Not Light, but Fire

  How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom

  Kay, Matthew R., 1983-

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  Inspired by Frederick Douglass's abolitionist call to action, “it is not light that is needed, but fire”, author Matthew Kay demonstrates how to move beyond surface-level discussions and lead students through the most difficult race conversations.

• In Other Words

  Phrases for Growth Mindset : a Teacher's Guide to Empowering Students Through Effective Praise and Feedback

  Brock, Annie,

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  Learn how to effectively bring growth mindset into your community and classroom by choosing impactful language

• Power Up Your Classroom

  Reimagine Learning Through Gameplay

  Blass, Lindsey,

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  Learn to design learning experiences that leverage gameplay to increase motivation and engagement, while building classroom community.

• The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library

  Building a Collection That Inspires, Engages, and Challenges Readers

  Miller, Donalyn,

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  Follow the lifecycle of Sharp's classroom library across a year, showing us practical ways to support young readers—from weeding the collection before kids arrive and to matching them with books they want to read, to evaluating and supporting their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Uncommon Sense Teaching

  Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn

  Oakley, Barbara A., 1955-

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  Drawing on research findings as well as the authors' combined decades of experience in the classroom, Uncommon Sense Teaching equips readers with the tools to enhance their teaching, whether they're seasoned professionals or parents trying to offer…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Teacher's Guide to Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning

  Form, Manage, Assess, and Differentiate in Groups

  Brulles, Dina,

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  This award-winning guide will help teachers expertly use flexible grouping and differentiation strategies to respond to students’ diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests.

• Beyond Coding

  How Children Learn Human Values Through Programming

  Bers, Marina Umaschi,

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  Today, schools are introducing STEM education and robotics to children in ever-lower grades. In Beyond Coding, Marina Umaschi Bers lays out a pedagogical roadmap for teaching code that encompasses the cultivation of character along with technical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Disrupting Thinking

  Why How We Read Matters

  Beers, G. Kylene, 1957-

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  With their hallmark humor and their appreciated practicality, Beers and Probst present a vision of what reading and what education across all the grades could be. Hands-on-strategies make it applicable right away for the classroom teacher, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Design Thinking in the Classroom

  Easy-to-use Teaching Tools to Foster Creativity, Encourage Innovation and Unleash Potential in Every Student

  Lee, David (Teacher at Singapore American School),

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  Design thinking is a teaching strategy to inspire your students and boost creativity and problem-solving. With tips and techniques for teachers K through 12, this book provides all the resources you need to implement Design Thinking concepts and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

  Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

  Hammond, Zaretta,

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  In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain compatible culturally responsive instruction.

• Introduction to Google Classroom

  a Practical Guide for Implementing Digital Education Strategies, Creating Engaging Classroom Activities, Building An Effective Online Learning Environment

  Brock, Annie,

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  Introduction to Google Classroom will help teachers of all grade levels master the basics of communication and education using the Google Classroom file-sharing service.

• Grit in the Classroom

  Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students

  Sanguras, Laila Y., 1977-

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  Grit in the Classroom assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Teaching When the World Is on Fire

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  In Teaching When the World Is on Fire, Delpit turns to a host of crucial issues facing teachers in these tumultuous times. Delpit's master-teacher wisdom tees up guidance from beloved, well-known educators along with insight from dynamic principals…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Distracted

  Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It

  Lang, James M.,

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  In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention.

• Why They Can't Write

  Killing the Five-paragraph Essay and Other Necessities

  Warner, John, 1970-

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  Warner has crafted both a diagnosis and a blueprint for fixing a broken system. Combining current knowledge of what works in teaching and learning with the most enduring philosophies of classical education, this book challenges readers to develop…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pedagogy of the Oppressed

  Freire, Paulo, 1921-1997,

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  A combination of philosophical, political, and educational theories. Freire outlines a theory of oppression and the source of liberation as well as a new type of education, one which creates a partnership between the teacher and the student,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Classroom-ready Number Talks for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

  1000 Interactive Math Activities That Promote Conceptual Understanding and Computational Fluency

  Hughes, Nancy,

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  Whether you are new to number talks or have been using them in your classroom for years, this book makes it easier than ever for your students to experience this exciting teaching method. Instead of trying to come up with a new number talk every…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Teach Like a Pirate

  Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as An Educator

  Burgess, Dave,

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  This groundbreaking inspirational manifesto contains over 30 hooks specially designed to captivate your class and 170 brainstorming questions that will skyrocket your creativity. Once you learn the Teach Like a PIRATE system, you'll never look at…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Empower

  What Happens When Students Own Their Learning

  Spencer, John (Middle school teacher)

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  In Empower, A.J. Juliani and John Spencer provide teachers, coaches, and administrators with a roadmap that will inspire innovation, authentic learning experiences, and practical ways to empower students to pursue their passions while in school.