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A boy in a blue shirt and tie concentrates on writing at a table, with a classmate and classroom materials in the background.

The Writing Workshop in Elementary Classrooms

By PEBC / December 9, 2019

Stevie Townsend, PhD “How many of you have made bread? Or, tasted homemade bread?” Five of my twenty seven new […]

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Phenomenal Teaching

By Wendy Ward Hoffer / December 2, 2019

We are happy to introduce you to Wendy Ward Hoffer’s fifth book, Phenomenal Teaching, forthcoming from Heinemann in 2020. This […]

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A dining table set for a meal near a window, with festive decorations and a small Christmas tree in the corner.

Grateful for Family… and Colleagues

By PEBC / November 26, 2019

By Senior Staff Developer Nancy Meredith Amidst the wonderful aromas of roasting turkey, dressing, and the ‘family’ scalloped corn (a […]

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Two women sitting and discussing notes in a conference room filled with people engaged in group activities.

Grab a Book!

By Michelle Morris Jones / November 25, 2019

When’s the last time you were able to grab a great book, of your choice, and just read?  According to […]

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What are you thankful for this year?

By PEBC / November 21, 2019

As we enter into the holiday season, there are many things to be thankful for. Here at PEBC, we’re thankful […]

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A woman with a microphone speaks to a seated audience in a room; a whiteboard with writing is visible in the background.

Our Schools Are All About People Work

By Scott Murphy / November 20, 2019

…and to move them, we’ve got to be really good at it! Let’s be clear.  We don’t run meetings.  We […]

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A woman wearing safety goggles and gloves demonstrates an experiment to a group of children standing against a brick wall.

PEBC Teacher Residency Alumni Panel

By PEBC / November 10, 2019

PEBC Teacher Residency Alumni Brent Appelbaum, Kathleen Campbell and Meg Cypress share their thoughts about the importance of the PEBC […]

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A chart depicting the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered. The stages are compliance, participation, motivation, and engagement.

Workshop as a Vehicle for Agency

By PEBC / November 4, 2019

By Sathya Wandzek, Director of Field Staff Collaboration When I was a teacher in the classroom, my number one goal was […]

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Student Talk Clarifies Thinking

By PEBC / October 29, 2019

by Mary Korte and Ana Mettler, Jefferson County Open School Teachers The Loch at Andrews Tarn This past weekend I stood at […]

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A woman writes in a notebook while students engage in group activities in a brightly lit classroom.

“Even if I had all the money in the world, I’d be teacher.”

By PEBC / October 21, 2019

While some people are moved by a beautiful piece of art or well-crafted, stirring poetry, Nicole Snelgrove is inspired by […]

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Glowing jack-o'-lantern with a sharp, pointed design on a dark background.

‘Where the Wild Things Are’ in Practice

By PEBC / October 21, 2019

By Nancy Meredith, Senior Staff Developer for PEBC Pumpkins landing on front steps morphing from ordinary farm pumpkins to Halloween […]

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Four people sitting on the floor in a circle, collaborating on documents spread out in the center.

“I am so grateful to PEBC for opening that door.”

By PEBC / October 15, 2019

What does a bartender with a math degree do when they realize their true calling is to be a teacher? […]

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