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Written By Colette Huxford-Kinnett Blog

Revive the Shelves with Primary Sources: See. Think. Wonder.

Every content area has iconic and powerful pictures. How can we use those to spark curiosity & thinking? Librarian Colette Huxford-Kinnett shares the See~Think~Wonder strategy which can be used across grades & content areas.

Written By Kristin Parisi Blog

Early Childhood Multi-Language Learners – Giving Them the Support They Need

How can Early Childhood Educators best support their multi-language learners? Kristin Parisi shares multiple practical and easily implemented strategies!

Elementary students with books and school mural

Written By Jen Stewart Blog

A Picture Book is Worth a Thousand Words

The power & usefulness of picture books across grade levels is well documented. How do you figure out where to begin? #VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Jennifer Stewart has a list to get you started!

Written By Samantha Vidal Blog

Simple Ways to Incorporate Data into your K-6 Counseling Program

Data can feel overwhelming to school counselors with hundreds of students on their roster. How can it be broken down to be approachable to collect and easy to use? Samantha Vidal provides tips in part 1 of her series.

Written By Keep Indiana Learning Blog

An Introduction to Our Tactic Teams, Expert Networks, and Connect Networks

Keep Indiana Learning is a collaborative effort to develop and provide easy-to-access, high-quality professional learning for educators across Indiana. Our community cultivates a space for professionals with a desire to transform the landscape of education, aiming to remove all barriers to equitable, engaging learning experiences—for educators, leaders, and families.

Written By William Bryant Rozier Blog

Using a Sentence to Make a Silent Film? An Activity for All!

Many students love movies. How can we bring that love into the classroom? Wm. Bryant Rozier breaks down the process for students to make films in any content areas using devices most use daily!

Written By Anna Cook Blog

Why Are We Doing This?

Taking the time to pause & reflect on our WHY is not time wasted. Anna Cook dives into the importance of exploring our why and how it can impact our decisions each day.

Written By Tanika Kinartail Blog

Serving Strategically while Keeping Your Own Needs in Mind

Assistant Principals – the unsung heroes who are in the weeds each day with students, teachers, and parents. How do you serve all the stakeholders without losing yourself? Former AP Tanika Kinartail shares a few of her tips.

Written By Amanda Crecelius Blog

Back to School for Multilingual Families

Back to School Night & Parent Teacher Conferences are a time to build relationships with families. Here’s some practical tips on ways to do just that!