Recognizing your teachers' strengths
Cindy explains the importance of maximizing each staff member's skill set throughout the building. See more of the interview: ...
A long-term view of the Common Core
Kenji describes the long view of CCSS implementation.
Concept Sort
Amber explains the concept sort, in which students organize vocabulary into groups based on patterns. See more of the interview: ...
ELL teacher collaboration
Gabriela discusses why ELL educators are well-positioned to help their colleagues address issues of language in the Common Core. See more of the interview: ...
Literacy and music
José-Luis discusses connections between literacy and music.
Aides
Michelle discusses the role that bilingual teacher aides have in her school. See more of the interview: ...
"Butterflies on Carmen Street"
Monica explains why writing about monarch butterflies seemed like a good way to approach a story about immigration. See more of the interview: ...
Context Clues
Clara discusses the mini-lesson on context clues and the way students responded to the activities.
Get to know your students
Clara offers a piece of advice for new teachers.
The Surrender Tree
Margarita offers some historical background for this Newbery Honor book.