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Maintaining Your Sanity During Testing Season
Testing season doesn't have to be stressful It's mid-April, and for most teachers, that means one thing: testing season is in full swing....
Adri Westlake
Apr 182 min read
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Teacher Burnout Is Real - And You're Not Alone
Spring Break is just around the corner in my district, and I can’t remember a time when we’ve needed it more. Staff are stretched thin,...
Adri Westlake
Apr 83 min read
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Themed Daily Math Warmups: Incorporating the Standards of Mathematical Practice Every Class
The Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMPs) are designed to be fundamental habits of mind that students develop from kindergarten...
Adri Westlake
Mar 254 min read
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Classroom Strategies to Support Multilingual Learners
Multilingual learners (MLs) make up over 10% of the U.S. student population—a number that continues to rise. However, many educators have...
Adri Westlake
Mar 203 min read
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The Power of Student Feedback: A Game-Changer for Your Teaching Practice
As educators, we are constantly surrounded by feedback. Sometimes it comes in the form of performance evaluations—hello, Danielson...
Adri Westlake
Mar 94 min read
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Why Structure & Routine Are Key to a Classroom Management Plan
“Students don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” This quote, often attributed to John C. Maxwell, resonates deeply...
Adri Westlake
Mar 43 min read
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Three Math Teaching Tools I'm Excited About in 2025
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Spring Conference in...
Adri Westlake
Feb 253 min read
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5 Strategies to Boost Student Engagement in the Classroom
Disengaged students—they’re a reality every teacher faces, and they can be a significant source of frustration. According to a 2023 study...
Adri Westlake
Feb 185 min read
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