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Classroom Q and A

An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: In this show Larry pursu... Read more

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Effective Technology Tools and Tips for Teaching English

Effective Technology Tools and Tips for Teaching English

Join us for a discussion on practical tech tools and tips for using them to teach English. @larryferlazzo @JCasaTodd ... Read more

7 Sep 2019

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Using Data In Education: The Good, the Bad and the Numbers

Using Data In Education: The Good, the Bad and the Numbers

What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe whe... Read more

19 Feb 2016

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Blended Learning: What Is It, Does It Work?

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We're all seeing increasing interest in blended learning. In this segment, we aim to nail down a definition and confirm ... Read more

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What Works: Restorative Practices Versus Traditional School Discipline

What Works: Restorative Practices Versus Traditional School Discipline

What are restorative practices? How do they differ from traditional school discipline? What is required to do restorati... Read more

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Classroom Rules: What Works, What Does Not

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Setting rules for students can be challenging. In this segment, we talk about how to set classroom rules, get buy-in and... Read more

31 May 2016

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Using the First Language of English Language Learners

Using the First Language of English Language Learners

What is the role of an ELL student's home language in the classroom? Join us as we discuss. Follow: @larryferlazzo @t... Read more

15 Dec 2016

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Classroom Management: Cultivating Student Self Control

Classroom Management: Cultivating Student Self Control

Join us as we talk about proven strategies to help students develop self-control in your classroom. Follow: @larryferla... Read more

20 Oct 2016

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Epic Classroom Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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What is the best way to respond when a student or classroom begins to spin out of control. Three experienced educators s... Read more

14 Jan 2016

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5 Ways Teachers Can Work Around an Awful Text Book

5 Ways Teachers Can Work Around an Awful Text Book

What should teachers do when forced to work with text books that are boring, out of touch or just plain bad?Follow: @... Read more

18 Nov 2015

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What, My Lessons Are Boring?

What, My Lessons Are Boring?

"Your lessons are boring." No teacher wants to hear these words, but most teachers have taught lessons that put students... Read more

9 Feb 2018

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Best Practices for Using Video in Classrooms

Best Practices for Using Video in Classrooms

Video can be a powerful teaching tool when done well. In this segment, we explore the do's and don'ts for using video i... Read more

22 Dec 2017

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Solving the Biggest Problems Math Teachers Face

Solving the Biggest Problems Math Teachers Face

Math can be difficult to teach and learn. Our guests offer strategies to make teaching math easier. Follow: @larryferl... Read more

22 Dec 2016

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The Rise of and Resistance to Ethnic Studies Classes

The Rise of and Resistance to Ethnic Studies Classes

What are ethnic studies classes? Why do they matter? Why are they so controversial? @larryferlazzo @Librotraficante @... Read more

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Teaching: If I Knew Then What I Know Now...

Teaching: If I Knew Then What I Know Now...

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27 Apr 2016

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The Look, Sound, and Feel of Effective Student Engagement

The Look, Sound, and Feel of Effective Student Engagement

What are the indicators and markers of authentic effective student engagement? Join us as we go down the list. How many ... Read more

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5 Ways to Differentiate Instruction with Technology

5 Ways to Differentiate Instruction with Technology

Differentiating instruction is always a challenge. In this segment, we look at a few effective and less effective ways ... Read more

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Why Precisely Do Teachers Leave High Poverty Schools?

Why Precisely Do Teachers Leave High Poverty Schools?

In this segment we speak with two teachers who work at high poverty schools in pursuit of understanding exactly why some... Read more

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Force-Fitting Technology Into Your Classroom: Pros, Cons and Surprises

Force-Fitting Technology Into Your Classroom: Pros, Cons and Surprises

Curriculum or technology, which should lead? The answer might surprise you? Follow: @larryferlazzo @kenhalla @suzieboss... Read more

3 Nov 2015

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How Great Principals Help Teachers Grow: They Do This, Not That

How Great Principals Help Teachers Grow: They Do This, Not That

Coaching, supporting and helping teachers grow are all part of the principal's job. Here's what works and what doesn't.... Read more

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Helping ELLs Develop Academic Language and Argument Skills

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Common Core standards require students to develop academic and argumentative writing skills. In this segment, we discuss... Read more

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