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• Building Confidence in Math Part 2: Foundational Numeracy
  by Preeti Deokharan
  June 28, 2026
  In Part 1 of this series, I explored the importance of social-emotional learning in mathematics and how developing a positive mathematical identity can help students build confidence and perseverance. Once students begin to see themselves as capable mathematicians, we can further support their success by strengthening their foundational numeracy skills. One of the most important … Continue reading Building Confidence in Math Part 2: Foundational Numeracy
• Building Confidence in Math Part 1: Social Emotional Learning
  by Preeti Deokharan
  June 28, 2026
  Over the last few months, I have been reflecting on my time spent supporting students in classrooms and working with small groups in junior grades, particularly during math instruction. Two observations have remained consistent: many students benefit from developing a stronger growth mindset in mathematics, and many are benefiting from additional opportunities to strengthen their … Continue reading Building Confidence in Math Part 1: Social Emotional Learning
• The Soundtrack of My Year
  by Sharon Ethier
  June 28, 2026
  In November at … And Still We Rise, I had the incredible chance to listen to Elisapie speak.  Elisapie is an award winning Inuk musician and she shared with us about her life and her newest release titled, “Inuktitut”.  In this release, she has recorded the songs of her life and childhood that were important … Continue reading The Soundtrack of My Year
• Trying Different Teaching Approaches: Exploring Think SRSD with Multilingual Language Learners
  by Colleen Elep
  June 28, 2026
  I remember being a fairly new teacher and sitting in a professional learning session with a far more experienced educator. When break time came, he rolled his eyes and said to our administrator, who had accompanied us for the session: “Haven’t we been through this already? Didn’t we try this approach years ago?” Now, as … Continue reading Trying Different Teaching Approaches: Exploring Think SRSD with Multilingual Language Learners

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