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Teacher Data Sources

What Are 10 Sources of Data That Teachers Should Be Using?

Being “data-driven” doesn’t mean much if the data you’re relying on is irrelevant or outdated. Guest author Alice Keeler shares the data sources teachers should be paying attention to.

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Helping Students Develop Executive Function

Executive function and self-regulation skills are important because they help students manage time, complete projects, and stay organized.

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6 Ways To Appreciate Teachers This Holiday (or Anytime!)

One of the best ways to retain teachers is to help them feel appreciated. Alice Keeler shares some of her favorite ways to show the teachers in your life you’re thinking of them. Good news: most are free!

Google Classroom Tips

6 Google Classroom Tips To Help You Work Smarter (Not Harder)

Google Classroom can make your job easier or create added work, depending on how you use it. These 6 Google Classroom tips will help you work smarter – not harder – this school year.

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How Will Automation Change a Teacher’s Job?

How will automation change the way a teacher’s day-to-day responsibilities? Schoolytics Co-founder and COO Courtney Monk offers her take.

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A Practical Guide For Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences present an opportunity to build relationships in support of students and to share information with each other. It’s important for guardians and teachers to use the time to get on the same page.

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Onboarding New EdTech Tools: Expert Advice

Earning staff buy-in for new technology can be challenging. We asked experts how they keep teachers engaged when onboarding new EdTech tools.

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Archive Your Google Classrooms To Keep Everyone Organized

Instead of deleting your Google Classrooms, archive them! Archiving Classrooms preserves their content, which makes Future You very happy.

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Beyond “Data-Driven”: The Importance of Student-Driven Learning

Data alone rarely tell the full story when it comes to student progress. Student-driven learning emphasizes the learner over the numbers.

A Better Way to Handle Missing Assignments

Late and missing work comes with the territory for teachers. Here, Alice Keeler shares a better way to track down those pesky missing assignments.