Visiting with kids on their “turf” is something podcast guests Rebecca Coda and Dr. Rick Jetter are believers in.  Co-authors of Let Them Speak, they share how gathering student vignettes about school life can positively transform school.  Look for the processes they’ve developed & how listening to our “clients” can inform decisions and impact change. What’s even more fabulous:  These two authors have shared open resources to get you started! From voice activators to brag tags for students,these inspired tools will move us to gather student voice!
Podcast: https://myedexpert.com/ep-23-let-them-speak/
Rebecca’s Resources: https://myedexpert.com/vendor/rebeccacoda/
Rick’s Resources: https://myedexpert.com/vendor/rjetter/

Author Daniel Rechtschaffen works with districts implementing mindfulness techniques with staff and students.  These strategies can help students develop empathy, gratitude, and joy.  These measures can even boost test scores! Daniel has shared a starter kit of mindfulness techniques on our site.
https://myedexpert.com/vendor/djrechtschaffen/

Keeping students at the center is one of Personalized Learning expert Kathleen McClaskey‘s focal points.  Her two downloads on our site are utilized all around the globe: One clarifies the differences between personalized learning, differentiated learning, and individualization.  The second articulates the stages of personalized learning. These belong in every educator’s tool kit!  https://myedexpert.com/vendor/kmcclaskey/

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