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Seven Years and Counting: Best Practices for Connecting with Students Part 4
In this four-part series, teacher Gene Deary reflects on what he has learned in his seven years as a teacher when it comes to connecting with students. Mr. Deary shares anecdotes and reflections on building rapport with students. By Gene Deary Be Relatable It’s a lot easier to build a strong relationship with kids when you can relate to them. When people accuse me of trying to be “the cool teacher,” it offends me a little. People get this idea that being “the cool teacher” me

Visions of Good Education: Deonna Smith
This edition of Visions of Good Education features Deonna Smith, founder of the Educational Justice Working Group. Deonna Smith is a longtime educator who has served students across grade-levels, contents, and roles as both a classroom teacher and administrator. She is also a fierce advocate for educational equity through both anti-racist and abolitionist education. Follow Deonna on Instagram to learn more! Visions of Good Education Spotlight Interview Topics In the Visions o

Distance Learning: Teaching Kids Yoga Online
It's hard to keep your kids active when they're doing everything at home. We’re sharing our favorite tips to practice yoga with your kids, from a safe distance. By The fit Team at Sanford Health Bodies benefit from regular physical activity and it’s more important than ever to keep kids moving while they’re learning from home. We talked with Katrina Anderson, a Family Life Educator and certified children’s yoga instructor from Sanford Health CHILD Services, about distance lea