"Find Something Good"

Camika Royal speaks on the challenges and role of teachers in today's education system. This is a powerful, uplifting and, above all, REAL assessment of the current situation. It is also a call to arms, a call for action, that gives me tingles every time I watch it. Her rhythmic syntax and precise diction makes for a wild ride. Her raw observation is a must-see not only for all educators, but all adults who care about the future of America.

Watch it. Watch it again. And then watch it a week later when your students frustrate you.

Camika Royal: Reflection

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To find out more, visit her website here:
http://camikaroyal.com

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The Optimal Learning Model

I Do. We Do. You Do. These diagrams expand upon building independent students. All lessons should be aligned--what you talk about and what graphic organizers you use in the beginning should be exactly what the scholars work on in small groups, what they practice independently, and what they are assessed on at the end. What should your goal ultimately look like? Diagram Source: Yasmin, TFA, literacy specialist

The Academic Impact Model

so...what does this even mean?? Let's start from the beginning. What else? What can we do about it? Informed and resilient teachers who know their strengths and weaknesses are most effective for tapping into the mindsets of those you perceive as different or the same as yourself. Source: TFA, Atlanta Institute Diversity Competencies session

How Can We Teach Our Students about Their Own Cultures and About New Cultures?

Teacher actions impact how and to what extent students are invested, which directly correlates to student achievement. Our personal history and sociocultural background can really impact what we teach our students. How Much Do You Know About: Martin Luther King, Jr Cesar Chavez Harvey Milk Japenese Internment Hispanic Heritage Month The Feminine Mystique

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