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#SchoolPrincipals have the power to bring out the best in everyone on campus. Now THAT'S a #NewYearsResolution we love. www.edutopia.org/article/mult...
How to Harness the Multiplier Effect as a Principal
Talent development expert Liz Wiseman tells us how principals can bring out the best in everyone on their staff—and avoid being a diminisher, who does the opposite.
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🎶Frankly it's a little disquieting You would let your ideals blind you to reality Hamilton? (Sir) Draft the statement of neutrality.🎶 thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...
#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...
What's Working For English Learners: Success Stories from the Field
Join us for an inspiring and practical conference where educators come together to share what’s working for English Learners in today’s classrooms and schools.What’s Working highlights real-world…
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"The reduced spending on global health sets in motion a vicious cycle, says Gates, that can keep countries, especially those in Africa, in poverty and unable to build and sustain their own health systems." time.com/7338791/chil...
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
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The #VisualNonGlossary by the numbers! Explore the full lesson list on our website! thevisualnonglossary.com
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Congratulations to @Gail20Glenn, #VNG #TeacherOfTheMonth for Science! Want to get your Ss as excited about #AcademicVocabulary as Ms. Glenn's? Check out the #VisualNonGlossary, and try it free for 7 days! thevisualnonglossary.com
The ten most significant education studies of 2025, according to @edutopia.
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.
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"Interactive notes and picture vocabulary make learning academic language more comprehensible for #ESOL students." YES! Thanks for sharing, @aimes2020!
Reminder: We're asking current VNG users to participate in a brief survey about their experience with the #VisualNonGlossary! Participants will receive our endless gratitude AND a chance to win 1 of 10 $25 gift cards! thevisualnonglossary.com/website_upda...
Help us improve the VNG with a chance to win $25! — Updates
by Stephen Fleenor • last updated December 8, 2025 by Stephen Fleenor
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Congratulations to @_LaTishaMc, #VisualNonGlossary #TeacherOfTheMonth for both Social Studies & Math! Want to give Latisha a run for her money? Take the VNG for a spin with a 7-day free trial! #ComalLanguageLearners thevisualnonglossary.com
The VNG team is always striving to better serve educators’ needs, & to that end, our research team is conducting a brief survey on Ts’ & admins’ experiences w the #VisualNonGlossary. Your feedback will guide how the VNG grows & adapts in the coming year. thevisualnonglossary.com/website_upda...
Help us improve the VNG with a chance to win $25! — Updates
by Stephen Fleenor • last updated December 1, 2025 by Alejandro Perez Gonzalez
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The success of any individual #VisualNonGlossary entry is measured by the success of the kids using it. We're grateful for feedback like Brynn's because it allows us to make changes that help students learn and internalize #AcademicVocabulary at every level. thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...
Nothing builds kids' #AcademicLanguage & #BackgroundKnowledge than daily reading—at school and at home. www.the74million.org/zero2eight/w...
Why Parents Aren’t Reading to Kids, and What It Means for Young Students
A recent study found less than half of children are read to daily. The consequences are serious for early learners who enter school unprepared.
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TRAIL OF TEARS: INFERENTIAL QUESTION Genocide is the intentional act to destroy an entire people. How is the Trail of Tears an example of genocide? The Trail of Tears is example of genocide because... thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...
Feeling a little VNG-curious? Join @iMarquezEDU.bsky.social on Zoom 12/18 for a FREE look behind the curtain at Visual Non-Glossary. The #VisualNonGlossary is having a powerful impact on #AcademicDiscussion in #STEAM classrooms, & you'll see why in this webinar! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
Accountable Talk Through Structured Visuals: A Free Intro Webinar on the VNG
Want your students talking more and talking meaningfully about content?In this free monthly webinar, you’ll get an introduction to the Visual Non-Glossary (VNG), a resource designed to support both…
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Love seeing @StFleenor & @iMarquezEDU showing off the #VisualNonGlossary at #TexTESOL25! Check it out for yourself here: visualnonglossary.com
The periodic table representations of family have NOTHING on the Thanksgiving seating chart. thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...
We're adding LEVELED READING PASSAGES to VNG lessons! When students engage with these passages, they get exposure to finer details & a deeper understanding of the concept. Plus, the visual serves as an anchor to help their reading comprehension. thevisualnonglossary.com/website_upda...
Leveled Reading Passages — Updates
by Stephen Fleenor • last updated November 10, 2025 by Stephen Fleenor
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Anatomical homology: Proof your dog really might be your biological child. More at visualnonglossary.com
Congratulations to October's #VisualNonGlossary users of the month! Ready to claim your trophy? Start with a 7-day free trial! visualnonglossary.com
#SeidlitzConf highlights real-world success stories from Ts, specialists, & school leaders who are making a difference. Join us for an inspiring & practical day where educators come together to share what's working for #EnglishLearners in today’s schools. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
How should Ts guide Ss through #VisualNonGlossary visuals? Creator @StFleenor walks us through it in this video. www.youtube.com/watch?embeds...
Guiding Students through a Visual
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"I see my role not as sheltering my young students from problematic language but as helping them understand the meaning and impact such language can have on others." via @educationweek www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature? (Opinion)
Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
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There's nothing we love more than seeing the #VisualNonGlossary in action, & these second grade Ss using the VNG to learn about fractions has truly made our day.
In-tune co-teachers can be such an asset to #MultilingualLearners — & all Ss! Thanks, @ColorinColorado, for this checklist of success strategies. www.colorincolorado.org/article/co-t...
Co-Teaching ELLs: 8 Strategies for Success
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Free, tomorrow: ACCOUNTABLE TALK THROUGH STRUCTURED VISUALS. @iMarquezEDU presents a don't-miss introduction to the #VisualNonGlossary. This resource is a game-changer for #Science, #SocialStudies, & #Math Ts! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...
Accountable Talk Through Structured Visuals: A Free Intro Webinar on the VNG
Want your students talking more and talking meaningfully about content?In this free monthly webinar, you’ll get an introduction to the Visual Non-Glossary (VNG), a resource designed to support both…
seidlitzeducation.com
VNG Tips & Tricks: Talk, Read, Talk, Write This strategy, from @NancyMotleyTRTW's #TRTW book, builds comprehension & critical thinking by structuring reading around #academicconversations & writing. Here’s how to adapt it using #VNG:
