2023 - Page 4 of 6 - STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ

Student Motivation

March 14, 2023Sarah Kirchoff Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom

It’s March already, and I don’t know about you, but at our elementary school, student motivation is lacking at this time of the year. The old students know that state testing is coming up. They also know that their teachers

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Bringing Culture Into Class

March 13, 2023Lisa Barnard Education, Equity, Life in the Classroom, Science

When I picture my ideal science classroom, I see all of my students’ different perspectives and cultures coming together as we explore the ever changing world of science. I want my students to see themselves in the content we are

What’s the Priority?

March 6, 2023Caitlin Gawlowski Education Policy, Elementary, Uncategorized

There have been a lot of changes in my district this year, many being controversial. One of the least controversial changes has been the adoption of what we are calling “priority standards”. That is until I walk into the room.

Spanish in the Classroom…Update

February 28, 2023Yolanda Wheelington Uncategorized

In a previous blog, I shared that I have several students with Spanish as their first language in my class. I have also been taking Spanish conversation classes to help better support them. I thought I would provide an update

Why We Need Black History Month

February 28, 2023Eriann Roberts Current Affairs, Education, Equity

Well it’s here, the end of Black History Month. This is the time when teachers put away their MLK posters that have been up since January 16th. They remove the “Black History Month” display from the office, end the daily

Building Relationships

February 27, 2023Sarah Kirchoff Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom

How much do we know about our students? Do we know who they live with? Do they have pets? Do we know how many siblings they have? Do they have any other brothers/sisters/cousins at your school? One of the most

Unintended Positive Consequences of Being an ASU ASAP Fellow

February 23, 2023Yolanda Wheelington Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom

I was so excited to learn that I was accepted into ASU’s ASAP Fellowship. I would finally receive the support and resources I needed to help deliver more meaningful STEM opportunities in my class. I was expecting for this to

Legislators are in Session

February 20, 2023Rachel Perugini Current Affairs, Education Policy, Teacher Leadership

The newly elected Arizona Legislators are off and running for the 2023 session, and already things are off to an interesting start. Here are some highlights and notable bills to watch this year. 1. The Arizona Senate and House voted

The Struggle is Real

February 20, 2023Rebecca Brinkman Assessment, Education, Elementary, Mathematics

When my students returned from winter break last month, our 3rd grade team promptly began a 5 week unit on fractions. These students were

Academic Support Classes

February 16, 2023Laura Ballesteros Games, Literacy

What are the key factors to creating an affective support class? My principal approached me with teaching an academic support class for ELA in December for students who were just shy of earning proficient in ELA. I agreed to take on