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“Fred Rogers taught us that each individual child is special … and that the small, peaceful moments we share together have a huge impact,” elementary teacher Cindy Michelini writes in her first article for Edutopia. 🧡

Here’s her Mister Rogers–inspired approach to SEL:

#SEL #EarlyChildhoodEducation
A Fred Rogers–Inspired Approach to SEL
Elementary teachers can focus on these fundamentals of child development to support social and emotional learning.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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“Why are my students refusing to turn in work?” This was a common question from the Edutopia community—so we pored over the research to find some answers. 🔎

#EduSky #EdResearch #ClassroomManagement
Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom
As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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ICYMI Our latest post for Edutopia!
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · 9d
“After years of an unchanging gender division in computer science and engineering classes, the balance flipped with the addition of this new class.”

Want to get more girls involved in STEM? Try this novel approach to integrating arts and computer science. 🪡🖥️

#PBL #EduSky #STEM
Bringing Together Cosplay and Coding in High School
In this class, students learn engineering skills as well as costume design and event planning, culminating in a convention that’s open to the whole community.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Latest for Edutopia! edut.to/4nFiKCZ
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Honored to see my latest work featured by Edutopia. Conflict resolution isn’t just about fixing problems — it’s about teaching students emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication. When we model these skills, we help them lead with understanding, not reaction. #EduSky #Emotionalintelligence
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · 15d
This effective protocol for conflict resolution includes steps to ensure that students communicate clearly and show empathy for each other. 🧡

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social explains how schools can use it: edut.to/4nm9qUm

#SEL #EduSky
A table titled “Conflict Resolution Protocol.” It outlines a four-step process with corresponding times and participants. Step 1: Hear Them Out – Ask why the person feels that way. Resist the urge to argue or interrupt. Listen fully—then listen again. (3 minutes, teacher and student). Step 2: Affirm and Share – Acknowledge their perspective: “I can see why you see it that way.” Then respectfully share your own point of view. (3 minutes, teacher). Step 3: Meet Halfway – Collaboratively look for common ground. Agree on one next step or adjustment that both sides can support. (3 minutes, teacher and student). Reflection and Closure – Both teacher and student restate the agreed-upon path forward, ensuring mutual understanding. (2 minutes, teacher and student). Total time: 11 minutes.
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Bullying cannot flourish in a safe and supportive school environment. Edutopia offers four "tried and true" ways that principals can strengthen school culture: www.edutopia.org/video/4-trie.... #bullying #bullyingpreventionmonth #schoolculture #EduSky
October 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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🎭✨ High school students at Compass Community Collaborative School take a course called “The Art and Science of Cosplay.”

They’re sewing, crafting, coding in Python, and even organizing their own cosplay convention!

Check out our full story on Edutopia 👇
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
Bringing Together Cosplay and Coding in High School
In this class, students learn engineering skills as well as costume design and event planning, culminating in a convention that’s open to the whole community.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Bring learning to life with these engaging, educator-tested PBL ideas! 💫 edut.to/42KIiqt

#PBL #EduSky
PBL resource collection from Edutopia. There's a screenshot of the webpage, which shows an article: “An Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work.” A teal burst in the top right corner says “New content always added!”
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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A One-Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-track-student-accommodations-strengths via @edutopia
A One-Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day
Teachers can use this spreadsheet—free template included—to track accommodations and strengths to keep students on track and motivated.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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You can mention being featured on Edutopia/elsewhere as a model of best practices!
October 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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I am reminded of a teacher with a similar glue stick strategy:
Screenshot of an “Edutopia” post on Instagram, text reads: “Giving my classroom glue sticks human names has been revolutionary. Does a student care if a glue stick goes missing? No! Do they care if DEREK the glue stick has not been returned? ABSOLUTELY. It's like a manhunt until Derek has been returned to his rightful spot. -MISS B, English Teacher”
October 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Jane Goodall leaves behind a legacy of education and action. In a 2006 article for Edutopia, she shared a message not just for young people, but for all of us: https://edut.to/4o1FYnh
"This is what I want every child to understand: Your life matters. You can't live through a day without making an impact on the world." —Jane Goodall
October 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Educational leaders can use the power of compassion, curiosity, and change to navigate the constant barrage of competing interests and stressful dynamics. Edutopia shares ways to harness this power: www.edutopia.org/article/lead.... #compassion #curiosity #EduSky #change
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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I wrote up an experience using a slow reveal graph with a fourth grade class for Edutopia. ✨
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 21
By revealing graphs piece by piece, teachers can build student curiosity and guide them to more effectively make sense of data! 📊

#DataLiteracy #EduSky #MathSky
The Power of Slow Reveal Graphs
Teachers can leverage students’ curiosity to explore visual representations of data in an engaging way.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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How the Maker Movement Is Moving into Classrooms:via @edutopia @VRobins1 @nelsonwtaylor Looking forward to Wed. :)

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How the Maker Movement Is Moving Into Classrooms
From the pedagogy of educational theorists and design thinkers to the passion of tinkers and hobbyists, the Maker movement finds its way into mainstream education.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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RT @edutopia: You've got devices. Now what apps are you going to use? http://edut.to/1mWlo1w #BYOD #BYODChat http://t.co/cUcgkqhQtj #tt4t
February 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Another great way to fully engage kids in learning with a game they really love!
#GBL #EduSky #EduGuardians #iTeachScience

Video Games in Science Lessons | Edutopia
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Fortnite as a Science Laboratory
This physics toolkit contains ready-to-use curriculum to integrate Fortnite into high school physics, showing the promise of virtual learning spaces.
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December 6, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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Useful strategies.

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December 8, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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Big Thinkers on Education | Edutopia

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Big Thinkers on Education
Some of the most compelling visionaries in the world -- from Sir Ken Robinson to Jane Goodall to Martin Scorsese -- are focusing their attention on how to improve education. Get inspired by their big ideas.
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December 8, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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Want to improve teaching? Try instructional rounds! 👀📚 A simple, non-evaluative way for educators to observe, reflect, and grow together. 🚀

Read more 👉 www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

#InstructionalRounds #TeacherGrowth #EdInnovation #PBL #Edutopia
March 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Blended Learning: Strategies for Engagement http://t.co/XtfQvzlO @edutopia
December 3, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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We asked, and the Edutopia community responded: Which productivity tools *really* save you time and effort? ⏰

Check out our curated list—complete with advice from educators on how to use them.

#teachers #EdTech #EduSky
6 Productivity Tools Every Teacher Should Know About
Educators say these tools can drastically reduce administrative and planning burdens, freeing up time for engaging with students.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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These are absolutely worth a look from @Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation

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The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024
It’s that time again—our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI.
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December 12, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently | Edutopia #EduSky www.edutopia.org/article/why-...
Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.
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November 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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Open Educational Resources Meet Instructional Design: http://edut.to/14AmFtF @edutopia via @tastenspieler
Open Educational Resources Meet Instructional Design
To find the best OER, consider the skills you're teaching, how content aligns with standards, ease of assessment, and whether you'll provide an active, creative experience.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM