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The Language We Use and How It Strengthens Understanding

Suzy Kaback

Suzy Kaback explores the importance of the way teachers use language and invite kids to use theirs. It is the key to knowing ourselves, tuning in to others, and understanding the larger world.

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Getting to Know You . . . More: A Midyear Idea for Helping Kids Tune (Back) In to Each Other

Suzy Kaback

Helping students tune into each other is both an anchor for building classrooms where caring is common, and where, as a result, learning blooms. Suzy Kaback gives suggestions for creating conditions where students can get to know each other more throughout the school year.

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Connecting the Dots

Heather Fisher

Heather Fisher realized the possibility of connections while volunteering in the T-ball dugout. This transformed the direction of her coaching conversations as she used questioning and wait time to help teachers make powerful connections between content areas.