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Jenelle Jenelle

Transform your elementary classroom with formative assessments

When I first started teaching, I thought summative assessments were the gold standard. But over the years, I’ve learned that formative assessments are the real MVPs of the elementary classroom. Why? Because they’re like a GPS for learning—they tell us where students are right now and help us adjust the route before they get lost.

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Jenelle Jenelle

4 ways to strengthen teacher collaboration

Teaching can feel isolating, but through collaboration, it becomes manageable and rewarding. Discover how my team and I have improved our teaching practices by working together, sharing challenges, and finding solutions.

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Jenelle Jenelle

I love therapy.

In 2021, my life took a turn I never expected. I was getting divorced—something I had vowed never to do. We had just bought my dream home, and superficially, I thought I had it all together.

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Jenelle Jenelle

Teaching with purpose

Since beginning my teaching career years ago it became apparent quickly how hard it is for educators to have a healthy work life balance.

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