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16 Ideas to Introduce the Hidden Curriculum in the First Weeks

Introduction The first weeks of school can be the most stressful time of the year. Teachers are trying to figure out their schedules and classrooms, and students are trying to make new friends. One of the best ways to start the new school year to help teachers and students get to know each other better …

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7 Chrome Extensions That Made The Coordinator’s Job Easy

Introduction As an MYP coordinator, I always work to be more effective and productive to balance my teaching and coordination responsibilities. New tools and resources become available every day and can be challenging to keep up with. I’ve compiled a list of 7 Chrome extensions I use daily to increase my productivity. These are just …

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10 ideas to end the school year

10 Ideas to End the School Year

Introduction We are approaching the end of the school year. It’s time to think about creative and fun activities for students at the end of the year. The inconsistency of in-person and online instruction has made teachers and students more exhausted than ever. Due to Covid, many planned activities have been cancelled, which has frustrated …

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Essential MYP Coordinator Handover Guide

Introduction The MYP Coordinator handover checklist is an effective tool for ensuring smooth transitions in educational leadership. This template empowers educators to navigate changes with ease. When we plan to leave our current teaching job for the next, it’s important to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible after we’ve gone. The goal …

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10 Strategies for Teens to Manage Anxiety

Introduction Many different challenges that make being a teenager difficult include dealing with friendships, doing well in school, and coping with teenage hormones. Research has shown an apparent increase in the incidence of teen anxiety across countries that may be connected to COVID-19. “Compared to pre-COVID-19, anxiety severity among our respondents has increased 29%, largely …

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