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Centering author visits on shared texts, summer community reads, advisory discussions, interdisciplinary curriculum connections, and small group interactions creates lasting impacts. @middleweb ‘We Joined Schoolwide Reads with Author Visits’ middleweb.com/53206/leverage…

Check out this collection of pieces written and produced by Gen-Z girls using the free KQED Youth Media Challenge curriculum. kqed.org/education/5364…

This is terrific news! It's wonderful to see an organization refreshing their commitment to continue supporting excellent resources. So many are fading away.

New: HOW SCHOOLS & FAMILIES CAN NURTURE CONNECTION. Teacher-author Amber Chandler explores ways to reclaim community connection in letters she writes to 5 stakeholder groups. See her thoughts on school attendance. #edutwitter #edleaders #edchat #mscha middleweb.com/53180/how-scho…

NEW: "We Joined Schoolwide Reads with Author Visits." All-school reads paired with author visits can strengthen community, promote belonging, and create lasting shared experiences, says teacher leader Kasey Short. #edutwitter #reading #literacy #tlchat middleweb.com/53206/leverage…

Referees and umpires who oversee youth competitions say that sportsmanship has worsened. But some schools are taking steps to include character education in their sports programs. @LindaFlanagan2 kqed.org/mindshift/6615…

ADHD may present differently in girls. Here are practical solutions for supporting them. kqed.org/mindshift/6161…

We used this recently for a curation task. A useful tool. middleweb.substack.com/p/middle-schoo…

Hard to tell if measles vaccine works

REVIEW: Preparing Students to Challenge Inequities. Educating for Justice offers a comprehensive framework to create schoolwide change that empowers students to examine social injustices, writes Melinda Stewart. #edutwitter @ASCD middleweb.com/53191/preparin…

Education Week’s annual The State of Teaching report shows that teacher morale is lower across the country. Teachers shared what would make them feel better about their jobs. @educationweek edweek.org/the-state-of-t…

In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up apnews.com/article/teache…

HOW DO STUDENTS GET THEIR WAR NEWS? During military crises, we look for reliable news sources to stay informed. A high percentage of young people today rely solely on social media for war news. Media literacy education is paramount. #edutwitter middleweb.com/53188/how-do-y…

Referees and umpires who oversee youth competitions say that sportsmanship has worsened. But some schools are taking steps to include character education in their sports programs. @LindaFlanagan2 kqed.org/mindshift/6615…

Have You Used AI With English Language Learners? If So, Would You Like To Write About It For My Ed Week Column? larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/03/10/hav…

Here’s The Table Of Contents For Our New Book larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/03/11/her…

Do your students actually get what they just learned? Here are a few ideas for checking understanding. #EWOpinion @larryferlazzo edweek.org/teaching-learn…

After sweeping cuts by DOGE, the federal government’s main education research agency lost nearly 100 research contracts. Now officials are debating how to rebuild it. kqed.org/mindshift/6616…

"The lawsuit said OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT was used by the shooter as a trusted confidante, collaborator and ally, and it behaves willingly to assist users such as the shooter to plan a mass casualty event." –Associated Press