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National Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying Prevention: A Collaborative Effort

Did you know that one out of every five students report being bullied? (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019) That alarming statistic is...

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Parent Involvement is the Key to Literacy

Parent Involvement: The Key to Literacy

Quality classroom instruction is important, but there's one thing that may be missing- parent involvement. Learn about how Raz-Plus Español can help!

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el aula

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some of the authors of content found within Raz-Plus Español. Read on to celebrate in your classroom!

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Inspiring Curiosity Conscious Effort

Inspiring Curiosity: A Conscious Effort

Taylor Papotto, a first-grade teacher, provides strategies to inspire curiosity and foster a growth-oriented mindset in the classroom. Learn more.

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4 Ways Parents Can Set Students Up For Success

4 Ways Parents Can Set Students Up For Success

Back to school season can be quite challenging, but with these four tips, you can help set your students up for academic success.

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Maintaining Motivation Throughout the Year

Whether you’re teaching in-person or virtually, keeping students motivated and engaged is vital to their success! Teacher Alejandra Londono offers some tips.

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Forming Growth-Oriented Thinkers

Teacher Tasha Fisher discusses how to form growth-oriented thinkers with positive reinforcement, goal-tracking, and an engaging curriculum.

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Establishing a Strong Classroom Community

Establishing a Strong Classroom Community

Building relationships with students is vital to their success. Teacher Tasha Fisher outlines 5 key steps to establishing a strong classroom community.

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Building a Classroom Where All Are Welcome

Building a Classroom Where All Are Welcome

Special education teacher, Tasha Fisher, provides concrete steps for building an inclusive classroom and setting the tone for a successful school year.

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It’s Time to Address The Elephant in the Classroom

Only 1/3 of students are reading at proficient or advanced levels. We spoke with top literacy experts about how to improve literacy for all students.

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The First Step Toward Improving Literacy Rates — Student-Centered Learning

Dr. Jilliam Joe offers five actionable ways to address low literacy rates. The first step — ensure learning is student-centered, not system-centered.

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Supporting Teachers in Shifting Instruction

Science of Reading instruction is shown to boost literacy rates. Authors Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates discuss the teacher support necessary for such a shift.

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