Haley Nickolaou

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Great message from @DFISHERSDSU Communicating Daily Learning Expectations (Section 5 of The Illustrated Guide to Teacher Clarity). The learning students need to do gets translated into daily learning expectations that are communicated to students. These 3 questions guide the daily experiences of students. #teacherclarity #visiblelearning #education #teachers #schoolleaders @dylanwiliam

3 quick checks that actually work: 1️⃣ Retrieval practice warm-ups 2️⃣ Turn & teach a partner 3️⃣ Targeted exit tickets The key: Ask one clear question, not vague reflection. Small checks → big learning gains. More classroom strategies ↓ mrshowell24.substack.com/p/3-checks-for…

Confusion is the enemy of language development. When instruction is unclear and students are left to piece things together on their own, multilingual learners often struggle to access both the content and the language of the lesson. Instead of focusing on learning, they spend their energy trying to figure out what the task is, what the teacher expects, and what success looks like. Effective instruction does the opposite. It provides clarity from beginning to end. The lesson is intentionally organized. Students know what they are learning, why they are learning it, and how they will learn it. Expectations are transparent. The language they need is modeled and supported. And students understand how they will know if they are successful. When clarity is present, multilingual learners can devote their cognitive energy to making meaning, participating in discussions, and developing language alongside content. Clarity doesn’t simplify learning. It removes unnecessary barriers so students can fully engage with complex ideas. #languagelearning #teaching

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Still relying exclusively on whole group lessons? There's a better way. Shift control from teacher to learner by weaving together active, engaged learning online & offline: bit.ly/4eUP2X0 #k12 #edchat #studentled

MTSS: Three Paths to Provide Strong Tier 1 Instruction 👉🏻 bit.ly/3DPWaGz #edchat #k12

"Recognizing the difference between teaching to the test and developing test-specific thinking is essential." Tips to equip your team heading into spring testing season, via @edutopia: edutopia.org/article/prepar…

🤝 Make your student conferences more impactful with the 4Ps Framework Template. Get yours here: bit.ly/3Rl0RfM Plus, a complete walkthrough on my blog: bit.ly/49Ox4TI #k12 #edchat

“Students don’t like working in small groups.” I hear this all the time—maybe you’ve even said it! 😅 Helping students work together in small groups comes down to 3️⃣ things: ✅ Establishing a clear structure ✅ Explicitly teaching communication skills ✅ Have a system for accountability Watch for more!

Here's how T @MrRobHistory goes beyond "Any questions?":

🌅 Feedback is forward-looking. (Reminder via leader @BrianHullPE)

"Teach in a way that amplifies student voice." @cultofpedagogy 7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice cultofpedagogy.com/pedagogies-of-…

9/1-9/6 Clubs & Activities Peek at the Week ⭐️ Visit our Clubs & Activities webpage for the newsletter, activities, events and updates for this week!

Get out there and try something new! Meet a new friend, learn a new skill, join a new club! ✨⭐️✨ Here are *some* of the 74 Clubs and Activities that we have at BHS that were showcased at our Activity Fair during Registration Day!

8.18.2025 Clubs & Activities Peek at the Week ⭐️ Visit our Clubs & Activities webpage for the newsletter, activities, events and updates for this week!

When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most. @edutopia 11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly edutopia.org/article/tips-f…

Wait time ⏱has a huge effect on student responses 💬 -listen👂🏽 -process🔁 -translate🔗 -build courage 💪🏽 -respond #ellchat #katyool #ELLs #ELs

🧠📝 Reflection isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s essential for deeper learning. This list of 20+ classroom reflection strategies gives you practical ways to help students think critically about their work, mindset, and growth. Great for closing lessons or guiding metacognition all year. buff.ly/hgcRNnk via @TeachThought #education #teaching #learning