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Happy New Year! What are you taking with you into 2026, and what are you leaving behind in 2025?
December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Love this #2025RoundUp of significant education studies from the past year. What would you add? www.edutopia.org/visual-essay...
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
www.edutopia.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Planning to attend #WhatsWorking2026? Be sure to make your reservations ASAP to take advantage of our discounted hotel accommodations! Can't wait to see you in Houston 1/29 for the TENTH ANNUAL #SeidlitzConf. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Merry Christmas, friends! Cheers to a long weekend of friendships, festivities, and gratitude for the many blessings we have to share this holiday season.
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A FANTASTIC collection of resources on the importance of including whole books in #ELA curricula. Thanks, @StamStam193 lstam.substack.com/p/whole-book...
Whole Books in the Classroom
Knowledge-Building for Teachers Series
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December 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Why Attend #SeidlitzConf?

Learn proven, classroom-tested strategies for supporting ELs
Hear directly from educators in the field
Walk away with new resources, renewed energy, and practical takeaways

See you in Houston Jan 29! #WhatsWorking26 seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thanks to Language Magazine for putting the spotlight back on classroom-based assessments designed to truly measure and support learning. languagemagazine.com/2025/11/26/r...
Recentering Classroom-Based Assessment
As fall arrives, students are returning to school, we hope, with a renewed enthusiasm for learning. As teachers prepare for the first day of school, they may have reviewed the class roster and…
languagemagazine.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
An open mic literacy night sounds like such a BLAST, and such a confidence boost for students! Has your school ever done something like this? How was it? www.edutopia.org/article/plan...
Planning an Open Mic Literacy Night
This fun event gives students the opportunity to perform poems and short stories in front of their families and teachers.
www.edutopia.org
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#SeidlitzConf highlights real-world successes from educators who are making a difference. From #instructionalstrategies to campus supports & #culturallyresponsive practices, you'll leave w ideas you can implement right away.
#WhatsWorking26 1/29 Houston seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
TOMORROW! Don't miss @DrMericaClink in conversation w @LarryFerlazzo in this free #WhatsWorking26 webinar! Reserve your virtual seat ASAP! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Stronger family relationships, higher self-esteem, and enhanced cognitive development? Why WOULDN'T we promote the use of #HeritageLanguages in school? immigrationinitiative.harvard.edu/wp-content/u...
immigrationinitiative.harvard.edu
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Let me be clear: When we avoid conversations about race, identity, or love, we are not protecting students, we are abandoning them." 👏👏👏 www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
December 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
FREE webinar! 12/16, Larry Ferlazzo interviews Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard about which #EL strategies are having a measurable impact on ALL Ss in Springfield Schools. You'll leave this inspirational discussion wiwth resources & insights you can use immediately. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
What's Working for MLs: Practical Tips from Seidlitz Education
Have you been telling content teachers that EL strategies are good for all kids? You probably have. The field has been saying this for decades. But what strategies are content teachers actually…
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December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#DCRTeaching is tomorrow! Join @EliseWhiteDiaz on Zoom to learn & practice her much-needed DISCOVER CONNECT RESPOND approach—a #TraumaInformedTeaching strategy to support #Newcomers from hard places. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Are you more excited about Christmas or #SeidlitzConf? For Seidlitz team members, it's a toss up. (Just kidding—SeidlitzConf wins every time.) Have you reserved your seats yet for our 10th annual What's Working conference? seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A little inspiration to take into your weekend: On finding wonder in what you teach. www.kqed.org/mindshift/65... via@MindshiftKQED
Deborah Farmer Kris: How Awe Helps Us Flourish | KQED
In her new book, "Raising Awe Seekers: How The Science of Wonder Helps our Kids Thrive," Deborah Farmer Kris shares the powerful emotion that primes people to learn.
www.kqed.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#TBT to @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social & @iMarquezEDU.bsky.social sharing Seidlitz resources at @Co_TESOL last month!
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Learn everything you need to know about the new #ELPS & #PLDs taking effect in 2026—& learn key strategies to support #EBs in #LanguageAcquisition. Join @Hand_Allie in DFW for the fantastic #ELPsFlipBook workshop. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
ELPS Flip Book 2026 Updates
This training introduces the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) set to take effect in 2026. Participants will explore key changes and learn…
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December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Next Thursday, learn a powerful new framework for supporting #Newcomer Ss who have experienced trauma. Research-backed, connection-centered, highly effective. Join @EliseWhiteDiaz on Zoom for #DCRTeaching & receive your copy of DISCOVER, CONNECT, RESPOND. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
Discover Connect Respond
Join us for a 2.5-hour interactive Zoom session introducing Discover, Connect, Respond (DCR)—a practical, step-by-step framework for trauma-informed education. Designed as an overview of the powerful…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Educator friends, we're grateful every day—but especially so today—for the tireless work you do. Thank you.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Attendees at @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social's virtual #DCRTeaching workshop will receive copies of her powerful new book, DISCOVER, CONNECT, RESPOND. Learn from Elise via Zoom, & use the book to share your newfound knowledge w colleagues at your campus! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"If school districts want to improve their test scores...changing the way students use school-issued devices is critical." This is a compelling piece, for sure. What are your thoughts? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
Opinion | The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education
Asking students to drill down on their schoolwork amid an array of digital distractions is inimical to learning.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Of all the things that matter in children’s experiences in a classroom, nothing is more important than the relationships and interactions that they have with the educators and other children that they spend time with." via @MindShiftKQED www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Serve and Return: How Talking with Young Children Helps Them Flourish | KQED
A growing number of cities, states and individual child care programs are pouring resources into training teachers on the importance of talking to kids as much as possible.
www.kqed.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Why attend #WhatsWorking26?
💙Learn classroom-tested strategies to support ELs
💙Hear directly from educators in the field
💙Gain new resources, renewed energy, & practical takeaways
Our 10th #SeidlitzConf will be our biggest yet! Register today: seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM