Secondary

Students working on STEM related projects.

Written By Jen Stewart Blog

Start the School Year with STEM-ina: Building Stamina and Resilience in the Classroom

The students who walk in the door in August don’t have the same mindset & determination as those who left in May. Innovation Coach Jen Steward has a plan ready to help her students build stamina & resilience.

Person giving a presentation at a podium.

Written By Jason Walke Blog

Evolving the Secondary Classroom

High school class schedules are going to look different in a few years. Jason Walke shares how he is already shifting assignments to build classroom to community connections.

A parent reading a book to two children.

Written By Anna Cook Blog

Reading in the Content Areas

Anna Cook shares some ready to implement before, during and after reading strategies all content areas teachers can put into practice on the first day of school.

Written By Colette Huxford-Kinnett Blog

The Power of the Read Aloud at the Secondary Level

Picture books are often relegated to elementary schools. Colette Huxford-Kinnett argues they have a place in every secondary classroom as well.

Teacher looking at a laptop with some students.

Written By Tim Daugherty Blog

New Curriculum: A Natural Way to Begin Coaching Cycles

New curriculum brings new challenges & new opportunities. Tim Daugherty sees this as the perfect time to being coaching cycles.

Woman and dog running. Photo Courtesy of the Author.

Written By Stephanie Woods Blog

Practice is Key – Unlocking Fluency

What does it mean to “practice” learning to read and why is practice important? Stephanie Woods explores this critical component of literacy.

Deeper learning prepares students to apply content knowledge, think critically, and work collaboratively.

Written By Carrie Wisehart Blog

Project for Awesome: Service Learning and the Synthesis Essay

Students are typically not clamoring to write a synthesis essay. Carrie Wisehart found a way to bring their passions & desires to change the world into the process to create an awesome learning experience.

Written By Jessica Sullivan Blog

Reimagining Tier Two Interventions in School Counseling

Small groups are a frequent and familiar Tier Two support strategy. Jessica Sullivan shares a few other ideas which could be implemented across grade levels to provide a variety of supports.

A teacher helps students during a coding lesson at Sutton Middle School.

Written By Martie Hoofer Blog

A Chat with MidCon Keynote Speakers Jennifer Gonzalez & Rick Wormeli

MidCon Keynote Speakers Jennifer Gonzalez & Rick Wormeli share the challenges of the middle years, but, more importantly, strategies and hopes for the future.

People in graduation outfits, sitting down and waiting.

Written By Flora Jones Blog

Rethinking High School in Indiana

The Indiana Department of Education is proposing changes to changes to “rethink the high school experience, making it more learner-centric and career-relevant.” Learn more about the changes and how to provide feedback to the IDOE.

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