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What if you could achieve a 40% increase in ELA proficiency in just one school year? Teacher Ezera Washington from Paterson, New Jersey, did exactly that—reaching an astounding 91% proficiency rate with her students. In this episode, Ezera shares her proven methods for improving reading test scores while building meaningful relationships with students. You’ll learn how to: Adapt teaching using real-time data and formative assessments. Scaffold complex content to ensure all students meet grade-level goals. Build strong parent-teacher partnerships to reinforce learning at home. Inspire struggling readers to believe in their potential. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this episode offers actionable strategies to boost reading proficiency in your classroom. 📄 Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e872 Check out this episode!

Get ready for CS4Ed Week 2024 and the Hour of Code with this special episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast ! 🎉 We’re sharing 12 practical and fun coding activities that will inspire creativity and teach kids computational thinking. From gamified platforms like CodeCombat to app development with Mad Learn , hands-on robotics, and unplugged challenges, there’s something here for every educator and student. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to use CodeCombat and Code.org to engage students in coding. Creative ideas like Dance Party , Minecraft , and coding with Anna and Elsa . Hands-on activities with mBot Robots , Arduino Boards , and Hummingbird Kits . Unplugged coding with Hot Wheels for a screen-free coding experience. Why coding is an essential skill for students of all ages. 🎙️ About the Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Mad Learn , a comprehensive app-building platform that integrates the design thinking process. Learn how to inspire students with ...