August 2025 Newsletter

Hello,
Back-to-school season brings both opportunity and responsibility. This edition of our newsletter is packed with tips and insights to help you lead with intention, from building student relationships to making smart instructional decisions in a changing classroom landscape.

This edition of the Learning-Focused Newsletter explores:

  • Beyond the "About Me" Worksheet: 8 Purposeful Connections for the First Week of School
  • Are Your Students Using AI to Train or Just Ride? A Strategic Guide for Education Leaders
  • Designing for Success: Balancing Visual Stimuli in the Learning Environment
  • 6 "Get to Know You" Activities and Icebreakers in The Classroom

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This Month's Articles
Beyond the “About Me” Worksheet: 8 Introduction Activities for the First Week of School

Beyond the “About Me” Worksheet: 8 Introduction Activities for the First Week of School

What if our introductory activities could do double, or even triple duty? What if we could build relationships, teach academic strategies, reinforce procedures, and have fun within the first few days?

AI In the Classroom Without Undermining Learning - A Strategic Guide for Education Leaders

AI In the Classroom Without Undermining Learning - A Strategic Guide for Education Leaders

Are your students building real thinking skills or just taking shortcuts with AI? This research-backed guide explores how school leaders can ensure AI supports learning instead of replacing it. Discover practical strategies to preserve critical thinking, strengthen instruction, and lead AI integration with purpose.

Designing for Success: Balancing Visual Stimuli in the Learning Environment

Designing for Success: Balancing Visual Stimuli in the Learning Environment

Discover how to create a classroom environment that actively boosts focus and engagement by balancing visual stimulation with an uncluttered space. Learn practical strategies like using graphic organizers and vocabulary word walls to make learning visible and enhance student success.

6 "Get to Know You" Activities & Icebreakers In the Classroom

6 "Get to Know You" Activities & Icebreakers In the Classroom

Start the school year strong with creative icebreakers like "Autobiography Bags" and "Snowball Fight"—perfect for building a positive classroom community and learning about your students' unique personalities. Discover more "get to know you" activities and tips to help every student feel included.