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by Ellen Ullman, on Apr 24, 2024 10:36:39 AM

Most people are afraid of public speaking, but for educators, it’s an essential skill to master. Whether you’re delivering a lecture, leading a parent-teacher conference, or presenting at ISTE, effective …

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by Ellen Ullman, on Apr 17, 2024 11:07:17 AM

Welcome to our new blog series, where we peel back the curtain on the vibrant personalities driving innovation at Bloomz. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Alex Moore, our …

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Topics:Company News

by Ellen Ullman, on Apr 2, 2024 11:58:49 AM

In the halls, teacher’s lounges, and parking lots, complaints often echo louder than achievements. But what if we could turn those complaints into constructive actions? On the Teachers Pay Teachers …

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Topics:BehaviorGrowth

by Ellen Ullman, on Mar 26, 2024 11:06:53 AM

If you’re looking to develop robust connections with the families of your students, understanding the critical role of relational trust is paramount, according to Vito Borrello, executive director of the …

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Topics:Parental EngagementFamily Contact

by Ellen Ullman, on Mar 12, 2024 10:07:44 AM

Parent-teacher conferences give both parties the chance to evaluate a student’s progress and develop a plan for future success. Too often, however, these quick sessions don’t go deep enough and …

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Topics:Conferences

by Ellen Ullman, on Mar 5, 2024 10:33:32 AM

Here’s a quick pop quiz: Name the skill students use to decide whether news is true or false? Name the skill students use when they dismantle stereotypes? Name the skill …

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Topics:media literacy

by Ellen Ullman, on Feb 21, 2024 10:33:58 AM

When I recently searched for AI articles, here are a few that popped up: A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? AI Poses 'Risk of Extinction,' …

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Topics:artificial intelligenceClassroom TipsClassroomCommunication Platforms

by Ellen Ullman, on Feb 14, 2024 4:15:56 PM

In 2021, 1 in 4 children—or 18.4 million kids—were in an immigrant family, up from 1 in 5 children in the early 2000s, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation …

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Topics:Immigrant familiesEnglish learners

by Ellen Ullman, on Feb 6, 2024 11:21:18 AM

“Schools have great stories to tell, but we get busy doing other things and storytelling goes on the back burner,” says Jake Sturgis, APR, founder and CEO of Captivate Media, …

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Topics:Parental EngagementVideoDistrict Communication