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Teachers Learn Best from Other Teachers

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Ed kicking off EdCampWalpole - Family Feud Style! It's TRUE! Teachers learn best from other teachers.  Perhaps that is why EdCamps are so popular! They are so popular that  our district has dedicated a whole professional development day modeled after the Edcamp style. (Not familiar with Edcamp - read about it HERE .)  Paula B. sharing Osmos to Kindergarten Teachers This is the 3rd year our district has participated in a "modified" Edcamp.   Each year the call goes out to all educators in the system to submit a topic to either "lead", "facilitate" or "explore".  This year more and more teachers shared their craft and experiences with colleagues.  We even had some out of district teachers present. (And a keynote presentation by Alan November!) It's TRUE! Teachers learn best from other teachers!   Why? Because teachers are passionate !  When teachers are passionate about what pedagogy, it's hard not to get excited right alongside them....