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Pairing elementary students with adult reading partners gives them opportunities to learn the importance of reading from someone older in their community. 📚 See how one school manages their buddy program:

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Setting Up an Intergenerational Reading Buddies Program

Elementary schools can use this framework to recruit adult reading buddies to help build community and students’ love of reading.

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Okay, well ⓵ I did way better than I thought I would and ⓶ definitely learned a few terms I had never heard of before! Anyone think they can beat 77% on this @edutopia.org quiz? www.edutopia.org/quiz/quiz-wh...

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Wibble wobbles, flaffy fluffs, and springy sprongs—silly rhymes and nonsense words are more valuable for literacy than you might think! 💬 Here’s why pre-phonics skills start with play:

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8 Pre-Phonics Games to Get Kids Playing With Words and Sounds

It can be tempting to jump right into phonics, but starting with listening and speaking helps preschool students begin to learn to read more naturally.

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Made this change to the lesson (again: just one slide!) after listening to Selim Tlili on @edutopia.org's School of Practice podcast the other day (nothing better than those immediate wins, right?) www.edutopia.org/podcast/the-...

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Podcast: The Extraordinary Impact of Drawing to Learn

Did you know that drawing can be a learning superpower—even for students who claim they’re not good at it? When kids attentively sketch something they’re learning about, they tap into the visual, kin...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 29/09/2026

School of Practice guest Selim Tlili reveals how drawing can be a learning superpower in any classroom. 🎨 Listen & follow: edut.to/4h5Fc8b

Educational podcast promotional graphic featuring a quote about creating concrete images from abstract ideas. The quote emphasizes the importance of noticing details and their applicability to life. It includes the name Selim Tlili, identified as a Science Educator. The graphic has 'School of Practice' and 'eduRADIO' logos.

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Andrew Boryga @borywrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For my teachers: How do you show your students you genuinely love what you teach? Maybe it’s a tangent you can’t resist, a question that excites you, or a favorite text or problem you keep coming back to. What do you do, and how do your students respond? Let me know! I’m genuinely curious to hear.

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Deanna @deestemteach.blacksky.app · 27/09/2026

Glad to see this. I’ve been incorporating more modeling/sketching/drawing this year.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 27/09/2026

Start listening to this popular School of Practice episode now: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ybyYK0 Spotify: bit.ly/4xNFjua

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 27/09/2026

AI can make navigating online spaces tricky. Try including AI literacy in your next professional development agenda so teachers feel prepared for its impact.

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Embedding AI Literacy in Professional Learning

A professional learning session doesn’t need to be focused on AI to include tips on how teachers can navigate the technology.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 26/09/2026

What does it look like to be a good listener or to welcome a new student? Acting it out can provide students a rehearsal for real life scenarios. 🎭

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Using Role-Plays to Develop SEL Skills

When students act out scenarios, they build social and emotional learning skills that help shape their responses to challenging situations.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 26/09/2026

“Pause and ask, ‘Who is the student beyond the behavior, and what can we discover if we take the time to know them better?’” Principal @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social shares 3 strategies to help leaders and teachers more fully understand their students: edut.to/4hbykGj

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3 Ways to Nurture Positive Student Behavior

With students who are frequently in trouble, pausing to ask ‘What are we missing about this child?’ can lead to a change for the better.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 26/09/2026

Check out this strategy for reducing cognitive load when students are dysregulated. Shoutout to teacher Ryan Brazil (@‌mrs.brazil_28 on IG) for sharing it with us!

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is some big news! Shout-out to my co-editor, @tatertutt.bsky.social, and especially to all the @edutopia.org writers who generously share what works for them so educators everywhere can benefit. If you aren't one of these 70K, don't delay—sign up now! We share great ideas every month.

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Teachers are expected to return to school optimistic and ready, even when the last year still hurts." Very rarely do teachers get meaningful time to reflect together on the results from the past school year before rushing into a new one. 100% an issue... www.edutopia.org/article/teac...

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A Teacher Reflection Practice for the New School Year

It’s important for teachers to process their feelings about previous challenges so that they can learn and grow from their experiences.

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Paige Tutt @tatertutt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today is so special! @edutopia.org's free monthly tech newsletter, The Wired Classroom, just hit 70K subscribers 🤯 Huge win for my co-editor @tfberger.bsky.social and I, that we owe in LARGE part to the many educators who generously share what works in their classrooms each issue. 🧡 Thank you!!! 💫

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Principal Project @principalproject.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"We have an opportunity to pause and ask, 'Who is the student beyond the behavior, and what can we discover if we take the time to know them better?' ” - @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social Read more: www.edutopia.org/article/3-wa...

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3 Ways to Nurture Positive Student Behavior

With students who are frequently in trouble, pausing to ask ‘What are we missing about this child?’ can lead to a change for the better.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 23/09/2026

Looking for a quick, informal assessment that will get your kids leaping out of their seats? Try a whiteboard relay! 🏁

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Laura Hollister @xenolith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Drawing is such a great strategy because you can’t draw what you don’t understand. It really does for students to pay more careful attention and be clear with themselves and others about what they know.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 22/09/2026

How did veteran educator Selim Tlili transform his high school science classroom? With drawing! On this episode of School of Practice, Selim shares how he incorporates drawing into any subject or grade level—and keeps students engaged over the long term. 🎧⁠ Listen here: edut.to/4h5Fc8b

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Podcast: The Extraordinary Impact of Drawing to Learn

In Selim Tlili’s high school classroom, sketching isn’t about artistic ability. It’s a simple—but powerful—tactic for boosting student recall and comprehension.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 22/09/2026

A growing body of studies reveal the big impact that small, proactive moves have on classroom focus and behavior. What other ways do you have to start class on the right foot?

An educational infographic titled "Did You Know?" highlights the benefits of greeting students at the door. It states that this and other relationship-building actions can boost academic engagement by 47% and decrease disruptions by 71%.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 20/09/2026

How do you build student agency in the classroom? Drop into our Jam Session anytime now through Wednesday, September 23 to ask your questions. Our panelists @tobyfischer.bsky.social, Susan Yergler, Shannon Engelbrecht, and the Edutopia team will be responding in the comments all week!

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September 2026 Jam Session: How to Build Student Agency in the Classroom

Student agency and self-reliance don’t just happen—they’re built over time through intentional practice. One powerful shift is moving from “my classroom” to “our classroom,” creating more opportunitie...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19/09/2026

A teaching tool that can foster engagement, build new connections, and grow classroom community: an assigned seating chart! 🪑 @biblio-phile.bsky.social shares a few things to think about as you’re creating a new seating chart, so your classroom supports students’ learning *and* your teaching.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19/09/2026

The quiet days can be impactful, too. ☀️ Read more from Clementina about student well-being: edut.to/4cKLIyz

“The most impactful days in your classroom won’t be the quietest, but the ones filled with the vibrant energy of students who feel secure enough to let their curiosity and personality shine.” —Clementina Jose, Social Work Supervisor

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 18/09/2026

Looking for a starting point for setting AI expectations in your classroom? Check out this classroom AI policy created by teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social. To download this idea and 7 more resources, head here: edut.to/3TFDD7T

A colorful “AI Classroom Policy: Think First. AI Second.” poster pinned to a corkboard outlines six guidelines for using AI responsibly, emphasizing critical thinking, student voice, transparency, curiosity, and independence.

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