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Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning
By Charity Dodd
What is SEL? According to the The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is "the process through which children and adults acquire and ...
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How Can I Increase Authenticity in My Lessons?
By Jennifer Bernier
The days of teachers being the sole audience or receiver of student work are long gone… well at least they should be. Authentic learning goes far beyond the four walls of the classroom and is much ...
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When I feel upset, sad or unfocused at school, I can…..
By Charity Dodd
Self-management tools can help students stay calm and focused at school, allowing for motivating themselves and setting and reaching goals. Self-management allows students to follow through on plans ...
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How to Do Summer Professional Learning and Have Fun Doing It!
By Ashley Clark
Summer can be a point of contention for many educators. While some choose to work summer school, another job, or simply relax, the usual consensus is to take a well-deserved break. If you’re anything ...
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Many families are concerned about providing their children with enriching learning experiences during the summer months while offering them well-rounded, out-of-classroom adventures. Families most ...
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Supporting Student Behavior
By Carolyn Hanser
How can we as educators better understand behavior as a form of communication we all practice and exhibit in our day-to-day lives? When we deepen our understanding of behavior, we can better support ...
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Are We Silencing Critical Thinking?
By Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies
Are we silencing critical thinking in our classrooms? Critical thinking enables us to think deeply about something, using our brains to peel back the layers of what’s in front of us. Critical ...
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Leadership for Cultivating a Generative Culture
By Sandra Noguera
At LINC we strive to develop a culture of generativity. Generative humans are adaptable, creative problem solvers and are active collaborators and innovators in this rapidly changing world, full of ...
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PD that Builds Connection and Student Agency
By Tiffany Wycoff
The goal of professional development is to enhance the learning experience for the students in our classrooms. However, rarely do we ask students for their input on how to do that. Even more rarely ...
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At LINC, we work hard each day to drive the changes in our education systems that will better prepare educators and students for the modern global challenges they face. We ground our coaching work ...
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Beyond the Equity Audit: Equity in Classrooms
By Charity Dodd
Districts across the country are conducting equity audits to understand the inequities that exist in their policies, practices, and curriculum. Equity audits are a valuable leadership tool used to ...
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Celebrating Black History While Overlooking Black Futures
By Mahaliah Duncan
Every year when February rolls around, I notice the same thing time and time again: all my internet ads turn toward Black history, the commercials on tv highlight historic Black icons, and even the ...
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