Is This the Best German Textbook? This Teacher Thinks So.
When language teacher Chris Gordon first adopted Deutsch Aktuell as his German textbook in 2008, “mp3 player” was still a relevant vocabulary word. Sixteen years and four editions later, the material may have changed, but…
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How ClearLanguages Solutions Boost Listening Comprehension
“Avec sauci?” the woman working the bakery counter asked me. Sauci? Like, ‘saucisse,” maybe? Like…sausage?! My mind went into overdrive trying to understand why this woman would be asking me about sausage when all I…
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MATHia’s APLSE Report: Your Summative Assessment Crystal Ball
End-of-year summative assessments, whether they’re district or state-mandated, are often (or maybe always!) a source of stress for everyone involved. Teachers, administrators, and students are left to wonder—did we do enough to prepare? With district…
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Can You Really “Teach” Language Listening Comprehension?
As a former French teacher, I have a hot take: the hardest language skill to teach isn’t what you think. It’s not the subjunctive or conjugations of irregular verbs. It’s not how to read, write,…
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Quiz: What Kind of School Administrator Are You?
School leaders are tasked with many responsibilities, from managing staff to balancing budgets to occasionally being sunk in a dunk tank. Under the weight of many different responsibilities, school administrators can sometimes worry about their…
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Low-Prep Winter Math Worksheets
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it the most chaotic time of the year? You’re ready for winter break, your students are really ready for winter break, and there’s not enough…
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