Nancy Frey's Blog, page 27
March 3, 2022
Three Strategies to Help Schools Serve All Students – Now and in the Future
For decades, educators and industry leaders have been strategizing about how best to prepare students for the complex challenges of a rapidly changing world. And almost overnight, this theoretical future has become a reality. Rapid change and complex challenges have been daily events in the […]
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March 1, 2022
Rebuilding a Realistic Culture of Optimism: Three Places Education Leaders Can Start
Optimism can be cultivated and must be nurtured in a school community. It is grounded in both self- and collective- efficacy. Fostering schoolwide optimism requires a cooperative, proactive approach that is systematic and ongoing. There are countless authentic ways to promote a sense of empowerment […]
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February 28, 2022
5 Habits to Support Yourself in Challenging Times
It appears not a day goes by that doesn’t present another headline, article, social media post, or blog describing the tremendous stress and daily pressures of being in the classroom. These are often accompanied by the astonishing numbers of teachers who are leaving the profession. […]
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February 24, 2022
Spark the Read-Aloud– Shared Reading Connection
If you haven’t read Jacqueline Woodson’s The Year We Learned to Fly yet, I suggest you order it from your library or independent bookstore. Once it is in your hands, find a quiet place to savor Woodson’s words illuminated by Rafael López’s vibrant illustrations. Hear […]
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February 22, 2022
Reimagining Schools for Better Student Learning
Consider this four-part collaborative inquiry process to guide our new normal. We have seen a significant strain on the education system. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced a wide-range of student needs requiring social-emotional supports, innovative approaches for student engagement and more impactful […]
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February 17, 2022
Selecting Multitasking Mentor Texts: 3 Steps for Success
I used to think I needed to use a different text for each strategy I taught. I spent hours upon hours searching for the “perfect” book for each lesson. I would ask my colleagues questions like, “What text do you use to teach fill-in-the-blank strategy […]
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February 14, 2022
Leading Literacy with the C.O.A.C.H. Framework
When we come into classrooms with curiosity, our minds are open to possibility. You probably already know this, but your classroom walkthroughs and formal observations are not working as you might hope. Yes, they can be effective in evaluating your overall schoolwide literacy initiative. However, […]
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February 10, 2022
Using Goal Setting to Connect Students with Their Passions
Goal setting is a vital part of amplifying student learning and motivation. What kind of education do our students deserve now? Alongside all the other things students have been asked to give up during the pandemic—their time with friends, their learning environment, their activities—we’ve also […]
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February 8, 2022
When Faced with Complexity and Uncertainty in Your School, Choose One Thing to Do and Do It Well
Innovation and transformation have always been part of education. Changing lives and making a difference are part of our work. We want things to be different, better, improved for our learners and society. However, innovation and transformation are often the ‘icing on the cake’ activities […]
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January 31, 2022
This Year, Take “Self-Care” Off Your “To Do” List
January is a time for resolutions; a time to set goals, renew commitments, or vow to improve. Typically, these resolutions last about a month. . . and for some of us (myself included) a month is being generous! So, I am going to try something […]
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